The Romanian New Leu is the official currency of Romania. The ISO currency code is RON and identified by the symbol lei. It is subdivided into 100 bani (ban). Romania joined the European Union on 1 January 2007 and it is expected to adopt the euro in 2015.
Currency Name: Romanian leu
Local Name: Leu românesc (Romanian)
User(s): Romania
Currency Symbol/Sign: lei
ISO code: RON
Central bank: National Bank of Romania
Sub-Unit: 1 leu= 100 bani
Banknotes: 1 leu & 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 200 lei
Coins: 1 ban & 5, 10, 50 bani
Currency Peg:No
Black Market for Currency:Yes
Currency Volatility:unknown
Central Bank Rate
The current central bank interest rate is 5.25%.
| Country | Romanian New Leu | Euro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 RON | = | 0.1962 € |
| 5.0975701832262 RON | = | 1 € | |
| 20 RON | = | 3.9234 € | |
| 50 RON | = | 9.8086 € | |
| 100 RON | = | 19.6172 € | |
| 500 RON | = | 98.0859 € | |
| 1000 RON | = | 196.1719 € |
| Date | EUR → RON |
| 03.04.2026 | 5.098 |
| 02.04.2026 | 5.098 |
| 01.04.2026 | 5.097 |
| 27.03.2026 | 5.099 |
| 26.03.2026 | 5.097 |
| 25.03.2026 | 5.095 |
| 24.03.2026 | 5.095 |
The rates are set on the basis of the regular daily concertation procedure between national central banks, which normally takes place at 2.15 p.m. CET. The exchange rates are for reference only and are published daily when TARGET system is open.
All currencies are quoted against the euro (base currency) - The foreign exchange reference rates are published by the European Central Bank: 03-04-2026
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