Peles Castle - Sinaia, Romania
N 45° 21.575 E 025° 32.498
35T E 385779 N 5023930
Peles Castle in Sinaia is depicted on the 500 Lei Romanian banknote. The castle was constructed for King Carol I of Romania and was built between 1873 and 1914.
Waymark Code: WM1AEF8
Location: Romania
Date Posted: 08/06/2024
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Peles Castle in Sinaia is depicted on the 500 Lei Romanian standard banknote size 155 × 83 mm. The banknote is from the years 1940 - 1943.
The Issuing bank is National Bank of Romania (Banca Nationala a României)
Peles castle was constructed for King Carol I of Romania and was built between 1873 and 1914. When the castle was completed, it was used as a summer residence. The castle is situated very scenic by the Carpathian mountains
You can visit the castle all day and see it from the outside as well as the many beautiful terraces.
The castle now functions as a museum and there is access to the interior of the castle on guided tours.
Money Issuing Country: Romania
Currency: First leu (1867-1947)
Denomination: 500 Lei
Type of Money: Bank note
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Law and Order:
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Date of Issue: Not listed
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