The 2008 and 2005 issues of the lei 10 banknote feature the same characteristics in terms of: size (133 mm x 72 mm ± 1mm - similar to the EUR 20 banknote), prevailing colour (pink), and graphic composition.
Only security features differ. Unlike the 2005 issue, in the 2008 issue, banknotes were no longer printed in the intaglio (raised) technique on both obverse and reverse and neither was the latent “BNR” image on the obverse used. The flat-printing technique was the only technique applied. The transparent window was restyled as well. The embossed “10” denomination was replaced by two golden overprinted paint brushes, visible on both obverse and reverse of the note. The other security features expressly intended for the public (watermark, golden overprint, iridescent stripe, the see-through register, the security thread) were kept unchanged.
Differences
| 2008 |
Security Feature |
2005 |
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Shaped after a palette; contains two golden overprinted paint brushes; does not contain the embossed denomination.
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Transparent window |
Shaped after a palette; contains the embossed denomination; does not contain golden overprint. |
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Does not have a latent image. |
Latent image |
Consists of the "BNR" letters. The banknote must be tilted to one side in order to see the latent image (located on the obverse, on the left shoulder of the portrait). |
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Offset, on polymer. |
Printing Technology |
Intaglio (raised), on polymer. The main features of the banknote are raised printed on both sides. |
Common Elements
| Feature |
Description |
| Watermark |
Features the portrait of the historical figure depicted on the banknote, as well as the NBR logo; both items are located on the left side of the obverse.
The watermark becomes visible only when the banknote is held against the light. |
| Microtext |
Areas printed with small characters, of under 1 mm in height, that can only be seen with a magnifying glass.
Content: "BNR" (and the denomination on the right side of the obverse). |
| See-through Register |
Fragments of a palette printed in the same place on both sides of the banknote. The banknote must be held against the light in order to see the register. |
| Magnetic Security Thread |
The magnetic security thread becomes visible only when the banknote is held against the light. |
| Golden Overprint |
A palette. |
| Iridescent Stripe |
Vertical gold-translucent stripe which has the denomination printed seven times. |
| UV Fluorescence |
The special ink on the reverse becomes visible only in UV light.
The denomination and serial number (unique; consists of 3 digits, 1 letter and a 7-digit number) are printed with special ink. In UV light, the black vertical serial number shines green, while the red horizontal serial number shines orange. |