The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has begun a phased release of its new 2026-series banknotes. The new currency will include denominations of 1 leu, 5 lei, 10 lei, 20 lei, 50 lei, 100 lei, 200 lei, and 500 lei. The BNR announced the rollout via an official statement, but did not specify a completion date for the phased circulation. Details regarding the specific new features of the banknotes were not included in the initial announcement. This marks a significant update to Romania’s currency, replacing older series with the 2026 emission. The BNR aims for a smooth transition as the new banknotes gradually become more prevalent in circulation.