About Romanian Lei Exchange
The Romanian Leu (RON) is the official currency of Romania, introduced in its current form in 2005 following a redenomination that replaced the old leu at a rate of 10,000 to one. We accept all denominations of Romanian Lei banknotes and coins, including older series and damaged notes.
Current Romanian Lei Banknotes
The current Romanian leu banknotes were introduced in 2005 and are printed on polymer, making them durable and difficult to counterfeit. We accept all denominations, including the 100 lei note and the 500 lei note, as well as every smaller denomination in between. If you have returned from Bucharest or elsewhere in Romania with leftover cash, we can convert it for you quickly and easily.
Old Series & Damaged Notes
Unlike most high street exchanges, we also buy pre-2005 Romanian lei banknotes — the old leu series that was replaced during the 2005 redenomination. You can find dedicated exchange pages for these under our Romanian Old Lei section. Damaged notes are accepted too, provided they remain at least 50% intact; rates for worn or older notes are slightly lower to reflect the additional handling involved.
Romanian Lei Coins
Romanian leu coins circulate in denominations of 1, 5, 10, and 50 bani, and we accept them alongside banknotes. The exchange rate for coins is slightly lower than for notes due to the additional processing costs involved — something most banks and bureaux de change simply refuse to deal with. If you are also sitting on coins from a neighbouring country, we handle currencies such as Bulgarian Leva and Serbian Dinara too.
Why Exchange With Us?
- Competitive exchange rates updated daily
- Accept coins and damaged notes that banks won’t take
- We verify your currency and pay you within 5 working days
- No hidden fees or charges