History
In earlier times, the denomination was also in the coin form, as follows: First leu (1867–1947) • banknote issue: 1877 (the hypothecary issue) • coin issues: 1906 (gold, celebration issue), 1937 (re-issue: 1938) Second leu (1947–1952) • no issues Third leu – ROL (1952–2005) • banknote issue: 1966 • coin issue: 1991 (re-issues: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996) Fourth leu – RON (since 2005) • banknote issue: 2005 (redesigned issue of the former 500.000 lei banknote, whereas 500.000 third lei = 50 fourth lei) == References ==