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Romanian Lei (RON)

The RON is the official currency of Romania, with the symbol L.

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Romanian Lei to US Dollars: Exchange rates today

RON
USD
1 RON0.22 USD
10 RON2.26 USD
20 RON4.52 USD
50 RON11.32 USD
100 RON22.64 USD
250 RON56.60 USD
300 RON67.92 USD
500 RON113.21 USD
1,000 RON226.42 USD
2,000 RON452.85 USD
5,000 RON1,134.18 USD
10,000 RON2,268.36 USD
USD
RON
1 USD4.37 RON
10 USD43.79 RON
20 USD87.59 RON
50 USD218.98 RON
100 USD437.96 RON
250 USD1,094.90 RON
300 USD1,313.88 RON
500 USD2,189.81 RON
1,000 USD4,379.62 RON
2,000 USD8,772.03 RON
5,000 USD21,930.08 RON
10,000 USD43,860.17 RON

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Learn more about the Romanian Lei

  • History

    The Romanian Lei was established as the official currency of Romania in 2005. Its introduction was a key development for the nation, and it continues to be a central part of the economic landscape of both Romania and Europe. Check our guide about the evolution of RON to USD to learn more about their exchange rate history.
  • Characteristics

    The Romanian Lei is divided into Ban. You'll find Romanian Lei banknotes in 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 lei and coins in 1, 5, 10, 50 bani.
  • Monetary policy

    The Romanian Lei is managed by the National Bank of Romania, which is responsible for the currency's monetary policy and currency's value. This approach allows the currency to fluctuate based on market conditions, while the central bank retains the ability to intervene to maintain stability and control inflation. This strategic management is crucial for supporting the economic growth and stability of Romania.
  • Currency exchange

    The value of the Romanian Lei is determined by a floating exchange rate. This means its value can fluctuate based on global supply and demand, reflecting the country's economic strength and market conditions.

Facts table for the Romanian Lei (RON)

Currency nameRomanian Lei
Currency codeRON
Currency symbol

L

Minor unit

Ban

Minor unit symbol-
Notes frequently used

1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 lei

Coins frequently used1, 5, 10, 50 bani
Central bank

National Bank of Romania

Users

Romania

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