1000 ROL #435

Front

Constantin Brâncuși's sculpture 'Endless Column' (Coloana Infinitului) from Târgu Jiu, created in 1938 as part of his monumental ensemble commemorating Romanian heroes of World War I. This masterpiece of modernist sculpture consists of repeated rhomboidal modules stacked vertically, symbolizing infinity and the sacrifice of Romanian soldiers. The column stands 29.35 meters tall and is one of Brâncuși's most celebrated works, representing his synthesis of Romanian folk art traditions with avant-garde modernism. Stylized floral motifs appear on the left side of the note.

Back

Map of Romania with railway network and major cities including București (Bucharest), Ploiești, Târgoviște, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Petroșani, Deva, Caransebeș, and others. The map is rendered in a gradient color scheme transitioning from blue through yellow to coral-red, representing different regions or transportation zones. The railway lines connecting these cities are clearly marked, emphasizing Romania's transportation infrastructure and national connectivity during the post-communist modernization period.

History

This 1000 lei note belongs to the 1991-2005 leu series issued by the National Bank of Romania during the post-communist transition period. The series was characterized by severe hyperinflation, with the leu losing significant value throughout the 1990s. The choice of Brâncuși's Endless Column as the primary motif reflects Romania's effort to emphasize national cultural heritage and modernist achievement during economic turbulence. The reverse map highlighting the railway network underscores infrastructure and national unity themes important to the post-1989 Romanian state. This series was demonetized on July 1, 2005, when Romania redenominated its currency at a rate of 10,000 old lei (ROL) to 1 new leu (RON), removing four zeros to simplify transactions after years of inflation.