Romania – 1 Leu Polymer Banknote (2005 Issue) – Nicolae Iorga / Curtea de Argeș Cathedral

1 Leu polymer banknote issued by the National Bank of Romania on 1 July 2005. Romanias polymer notes are renowned for their vibrant artwork, durability, and advanced security technology, making them highly desirable among world currency collectors.

Obverse

Portrait of Nicolae Iorga (18711940), prominent Romanian historian, writer, and politician
Botanical motif featuring Gentiana lutea (gentian flowers)
Denomination 1 LEU
Coat of arms of Romania
Transparent polymer window with stylised eagle and cross

Reverse

Detailed depiction of the Curtea de Argeș Cathedral, one of Romanias most iconic religious landmarks
Stylised Romanian heraldic eagle
Geometric polymer security elements
Serial number: 146G7796816

Security Features (Polymer Note)

Transparent window with embossed elements
Intaglio raised printing
UV-reactive patterns
Microtext and fine-line background
Multicolour see-through register
Highly durable polymer substrate, resistant to moisture and tearing

Condition

Based on the photographs, this note appears to be in Fine to Very Fine (FVF) condition:
No tears or major stains
Colours remain attractive and polymer substrate intact
This is a solid circulated example of an increasingly collected modern European polymer series.