Romanian leu · RON
lei symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.
Currency info
Adopted: 1867
Currency family: Other
The name 'leu' means 'lion' in Romanian, reflecting the national symbol of strength and sovereignty.
- Introduced in 1867 following Romania's independence and unification of Moldavia and Wallachia
- Originally pegged to the gold standard and later to various international currencies
- Redenominated in 2005 with the new leu (RON) replacing the old leu at a rate of 10,000:1
- Became the official currency of the European Union member state Romania in 2007
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Historical predecessor
Old Romanian leu (ROL)