1251) Romanian National Opera of Cluj-Napoca, Romania: Centenary Anniversary (1919 - 2019): A 10 Lei Silver Proof Coin issued by the "Banca Nationala a' Romaniei" (National Bank of Romania): Coin issue date: 17.02.2020:
The Banca Nationala a' Romaniei (National Bank of Romania) has on 17.02.2020, issued new collector coins which mark the Centenary Anniversary milestone of the founding of the Romanian National Opera of Cluj-Napoca, which was the first lyric institution of the country and one of the most iconic in Europe.
The Reverse of the 10 Lei Silver coin placed against the background of the Romanian National Theatre building
Founded on 18.09.1919, it was previously the National Theatre of Cluj and the Music Conservatory. The history of the Cluj Lyric Theatre predates the founding of the present Opera Company.
The building of the Opera itself was erected at the beginning of the 20th Century - between 1904-1906, by world-renowned Vienna firm - Fellner & Helmer, who were specialists in the design and construction of opera theatres.
Built in a slightly Baroque-imitation Secession Style of Architecture, it is very similar to the other 48 European theatres constructed by the Vienna firm and is unique in Romania. The main concert hall has a capacity of 928 places and is ornately decorated in the Neo-Baroque style, with some influences inspired by Art Nouveau in the decoration of the foyer.
The first performances to be presented were two symphonic concerts on 13 & 14.05.1920, led by Czech conductor Oskar Nebdal. The opening operatic concert of the Romanian National Opera of Cluj-Napoca took place on 25.05.1920, with a staging of Guiseppe Verdi's grandiose opera AIDA, in a wholly Romanian language performance, led by conductor Alfred Novak, with the artistic direction by the first director of the institution - Constantin Pavel, who was also the first to play the part of Radames. The season also included 15 symphonic concerts given by the Orchestra of the Romanian National Opera of Cluj.
At present, the Romanian National opera of Cluj-Napoca is internationally recognised as a cultural institution of European rank and contributes immensely to Roman culture. It has supported and promoted a whole range of exceptional artists who have, later, won international acclaim in their careers.
The Commemorative Coin:
The Commemorative 10 Lei Silver Coin has been minted by the Monetana Statului, which mints coins at their facilities in Bucharest on behalf of the National Bank of Romania.
The Reverse of the 10 Lei Silver Coin depicts an interior image of the auditorium of the Romanian Opera with the inscription -"OPERA ROMANA DIN CLUJ" (on the upper periphery) and the year of establishment of the Opera House - "1919".
The Obverse of the 10 Lei Silver Coin depicts the landmark building of the Romanian Opera in Cluj in the centre.
The name of the issuing country - "ROMANIA" (appears on the upper periphery) and on the lower periphery is engraved the denomination of the coin "10 LEI" and the year "2019".
The specifications of this Silver Coin are:
Denomination: 10 Lei; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.0 Oz; Diameter/Size: 37.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Maximum Mintage: 300 pieces; Minted by: Monetana Statului; On Behalf Of: The National Bank of Romania; Mint Year: 2019; Coin release date: 17.02.2020.
Remarks: Each coin is encapsulated and is accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
12) Domestic Cats, Romania: A Special Postal Album issued by Romafilatelia (Romanian Post) presenting the Persian Cat (Lei 1.80), Siamese Cat (Lei 3.0), British Shorthair (Lei 3.30), Bengal Cat (Lei 5.0), British Blue (Lei 8,50) and Sphinx Cat (Lei 11.50): Postage Stamp set issue date: 07.02.2020
13) Romanian National Opera of Cluj-Napoca, Romania: Centenary Anniversary (1919-2019): A 10 Lei Silver Proof Coin issued by the "Banca Nationala a' Romaniei" (National Bank of Romania): Coin issue date: 17.02.2020
Remarks: Each coin is encapsulated and is accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Links to some posts on Romanian currency and philately on this Blog:
12) Domestic Cats, Romania: A Special Postal Album issued by Romafilatelia (Romanian Post) presenting the Persian Cat (Lei 1.80), Siamese Cat (Lei 3.0), British Shorthair (Lei 3.30), Bengal Cat (Lei 5.0), British Blue (Lei 8,50) and Sphinx Cat (Lei 11.50): Postage Stamp set issue date: 07.02.2020
13) Romanian National Opera of Cluj-Napoca, Romania: Centenary Anniversary (1919-2019): A 10 Lei Silver Proof Coin issued by the "Banca Nationala a' Romaniei" (National Bank of Romania): Coin issue date: 17.02.2020
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DeleteRajan Trikha has commented:
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