One interesting thing about the Romanian Lei. Lei means literally "lions". Bulgaria, our next door neighbor, has it's own "lion" as currency - which is called Leva. They are called the same because they have the same origin: Before Romania was formed as a state (1859), a western coin was very popular in this part of Europe - the Dutch Gulden. The Dutch Gulden was used here because it was one of the few coins that actually respected the rule that was in effect by then - the value of the coin was equal to the value of the actual quantity of metal that the coin was made of. And the Gulden coin had a lion on it. So the people were referring to it as "lions". And when Romania became a state and adopted it's own currency, the Lion name stuck, because it was already in the current vocabulary.
@@fpostolache Venetia a avut in perioada aceea ducatul. Guldenul olandez este cel mentionat in istorie in acea perioada prin partile astea. Dolar da, vine de la thaller.
There's one more thing to add: each banknote having a different size and texture will make them easily distinguishable for blind people. 1 leu banknote is quite soft when you touch it, however, the 100 and bigger feel rougher. Not the forget about specific elements that feel different when you touch them than the rest of the banknote.
Learning quite a lot....feels like Romania is quite progressive and i hope other countries especially in Africa could be quick to act in protecting their economies. This is me running to tell people in my circle the fun facts i am picking from your videos 💃
very informative and interesting.and if you forget money in some jeans and you wash them in the wash machine, nothing happens with the money and you can also if you find yourself at the beach you can swim with no worries Good job
You don't need a scissor... if you manage to cut just the edge of it on something sharper, let's say part of a key-chain, in your pocket, it will easily cut off all the way after, even if you don't intend it. It very rarely happens but when it does you need to carefully link it back with invisible tape or.. just throw it away. P.s. I heard Canada also has similar plastic-ish money...but you are saying over 40 countries by now... makes sense it seems practical. By the way it may just be my impression, but it would seem women do really enjoy playing with money ahahah ...
In 2000 we had the first plastic note. For me was great as I could go swiming and keep the money in my shorts. Was so stresful to go swiming and leave the money on the beach. Nowdays also in the UK have plastic notes...5/10 and 20. The 50£ note is still paper
Poți sai rulezi ca pe țigară, poți sa bei suc dacă nu ai pai, poți sa tragi și pe nas, și cind teai plictisit de toate poți sa faci ceva cumpărături cu ei. Mai tare ca rubla lui putler😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
Fun fact . You can try it , or any1 one who want . You can throw a 1 leu/ron, i said 1 leu banknote the green one , and the cheepest, cuz you will burn them , and destroy it , but paid attention in the first 2-3 seconds . It will become a smaller version of that banknote , a much smaller one BUT THE SAME as the big one . Like , lol ? It's not starting burn , first it's just become , smaller , and smaller .. like 2-3 cm , and then it will start burn 😂😮. So paid attention in the first 2-3 seconds . You will need a good fire , you can't do that , like with a lighter , you need like , a camp fire . 😮
One interesting thing about the Romanian Lei. Lei means literally "lions". Bulgaria, our next door neighbor, has it's own "lion" as currency - which is called Leva. They are called the same because they have the same origin: Before Romania was formed as a state (1859), a western coin was very popular in this part of Europe - the Dutch Gulden. The Dutch Gulden was used here because it was one of the few coins that actually respected the rule that was in effect by then - the value of the coin was equal to the value of the actual quantity of metal that the coin was made of. And the Gulden coin had a lion on it. So the people were referring to it as "lions". And when Romania became a state and adopted it's own currency, the Lion name stuck, because it was already in the current vocabulary.
Leu vine de la leul venetian care circula atunci in europa.
Dollar vine de la thaller.
Istoria e frumoasa !
@@fpostolache Venetia a avut in perioada aceea ducatul. Guldenul olandez este cel mentionat in istorie in acea perioada prin partile astea. Dolar da, vine de la thaller.
Löwenthaler
Cashier: "Cash or plastic (card)?"
Romanian: "Yes."
Margie you speak so highly of my country and we romanians should thank you for that.. people like you are and always will be most welkome ❤❤❤❤❤
Romania is the first country in Europe that used Polimer Banknotes :) We have polimer since 1996 :))
Absolutely amazing sharing
There's one more thing to add: each banknote having a different size and texture will make them easily distinguishable for blind people. 1 leu banknote is quite soft when you touch it, however, the 100 and bigger feel rougher. Not the forget about specific elements that feel different when you touch them than the rest of the banknote.
On August 2, 1999, Romania was the first European country to have a polymer banknote - 2000 lei, dedicated to the eclipse
Learning quite a lot....feels like Romania is quite progressive and i hope other countries especially in Africa could be quick to act in protecting their economies. This is me running to tell people in my circle the fun facts i am picking from your videos 💃
Oh yes girl, its very progressive and am glad you found this informative ...hahaa go shine in your circle of friends 😅
very informative and interesting.and if you forget money in some jeans and you wash them in the wash machine, nothing happens with the money and you can also if you find yourself at the beach you can swim with no worries Good job
Thank you for this and glad you enjoyed.
money laundering is legal in Romania
😂😂 good one
"spălarea banilor" .....se referă la bani obținuți ilegal....nu să pui banii in apa.....😂😂😂😂
@@georgeVideografulera o glumă
You are both: beautiful, and very well informed! Good job!
Love your videos and the way you talk
This is absolutely crazy!!! Love it
Glad you like it! ❤
i love it also cause the washing machine's filter is like a piggy bank😅
@@irinelpredescu7549 Soo true 😅 thank you for sharing.
That's interesting, I've always had a problem with our Kenyan notes. I didn't know there is a solution. Niceeeee!!!
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Oh yes, and other African countries have adopted to this over time. Hope the Kenyan gvt can one day get onboard.
I like plastic money because when I wash my clothes and accidentally forget money in my pocket nothing bad happens 😊
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Nice, enjoy your time here and we welcome you here with wide open hands !!!!
Thank you! 😃
You're very welcome@@Abroad_Diaries_by_Margie
very smart and accurate information❤smekera
wow fascinating
I'm glad you liked it!
very nice video
In the pandemic people washed and dezinfected the money .
Hope you had a good time in Romania ! Dont mind people starring , they are just curious they mean no harm or ill will.Cheers !
You don't need a scissor... if you manage to cut just the edge of it on something sharper, let's say part of a key-chain, in your pocket, it will easily cut off all the way after, even if you don't intend it. It very rarely happens but when it does you need to carefully link it back with invisible tape or.. just throw it away.
P.s. I heard Canada also has similar plastic-ish money...but you are saying over 40 countries by now... makes sense it seems practical. By the way it may just be my impression, but it would seem women do really enjoy playing with money ahahah ...
Yes you are right.
They are made in India.
No one cleans them and fewer people use them: the elder use it, the younger pay by card
I saw that.
👍
In 2000 we had the first plastic note. For me was great as I could go swiming and keep the money in my shorts. Was so stresful to go swiming and leave the money on the beach. Nowdays also in the UK have plastic notes...5/10 and 20. The 50£ note is still paper
Pai sint rezistenți la apa. 😂😂
Poți sai rulezi ca pe țigară, poți sa bei suc dacă nu ai pai, poți sa tragi și pe nas, și cind teai plictisit de toate poți sa faci ceva cumpărături cu ei. Mai tare ca rubla lui putler😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
A, poți sai faci și cornet sa pui apa în sticla😂😂😂❤❤❤
Seems like Romanian notes can do alot more than we thought 😂
uuhhh😂😂😊😊❤ 0:29 this is caragiale.. i m on banknote 500 lei eminescu power moleuu😅😅💋💕
0:30 100 lei -》€ 20 value
Thank you for sharing.❤
@@Abroad_Diaries_by_Margie Kiss you😇😇😊😊🥰🥰🥰😝😝🤪🤪😘😘😘😘😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗😁😁 see you ... byyee
During covid pandemic some folks washed them. 😂
If the money gets used alot they can get a fade , but the bank will always exchange the note , if it becomes unreadable.
Thank you for sharing.
We like to launder our money 😂
😅
Fun fact . You can try it , or any1 one who want . You can throw a 1 leu/ron, i said 1 leu banknote the green one , and the cheepest, cuz you will burn them , and destroy it , but paid attention in the first 2-3 seconds . It will become a smaller version of that banknote , a much smaller one BUT THE SAME as the big one . Like , lol ? It's not starting burn , first it's just become , smaller , and smaller .. like 2-3 cm , and then it will start burn 😂😮. So paid attention in the first 2-3 seconds . You will need a good fire , you can't do that , like with a lighter , you need like , a camp fire . 😮
If you put banknotes between 50 lei and 500 lei to the light, you will have a surprise if you look carefully.
Doing that ASAP
You can get detergent and water and wash them ... legal money laundry
you playing with the lions on camera, lol
😅
Eu sper să dispară Euro.....înainte de a intra in circulație la noi în țară......😂😂😂😂
What about coins?
Yes, they have normal coins.
What I found very "informative" lol,,,is that you're very attractive...😉
Aren't they heavy
Good question. They are super light and easy to manage.
make another video about your enemies now and you're halfway to becoming proper Romanian:) (inside joke)
Are you working in Romania 🤔
Am in Romania 😊
Having plastic banknotes makes money laundering easier.