Romania 2000 Lei 1999 Polymer Banknote EF/XF Pick P-111a Solar Eclipse Commemorative

his listing is for a Romania 2000 Lei commemorative banknote, issued in 1999 by the National Bank of Romania to celebrate the total solar eclipse of August 11, 1999.

📌 Condition: EF/XF (Extremely Fine / Almost Uncirculated) – crisp with light folds.
📌 Catalog Reference: Pick P-111a (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money).

🌍 Key Features:

• Commemorative Issue: First banknote in the world dedicated to a solar eclipse.

• Obverse Design: Solar system with the sun printed in metameric ink, alongside the BNR monogram and Romanian coat of arms.

• Reverse Design: Features a map of Romania highlighting the eclipse path.

• Material: Durable polymer substrate (among the earliest European polymer notes).

• Historic Significance: Issued for the last total solar eclipse of the millennium.

⭐ Collectibility & Investment Value:

• Rare commemorative polymer issue from Eastern Europe.

• Highly sought after by collectors of Romanian currency, space-themed banknotes, and commemorative world paper money.

• Recognized catalog reference: Pick P-111a ensures authenticity and traceability.