1 Leu

Obverse

National emblem of Romanian People's Republic (1952–1965), name of country and year of issue.
Depicting a landscape (a rising sun and an oil drill) surrounded by stocks of wheat tied together with a cloth in the colours of the national flag.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA POPULARA ROMANA
RPR
1963

Translation: Romanian People's Republic

Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu

Reverse

1 over a farm scene with a tractor to the right. The sun is at the back behind two mountains.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
LEU

Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu

Edge

Plain