SILISTRA. 1 Actiune de 500 Lei. blue. #6000. No 3170. Some faint paper discolouration. Formed 1924 in the town traditionally known as Silistra, Bulgaria, on the south bank of the Danube, but at this time (1913-1940) part of Romania. The Romanian name was Durost-Orului. The bank served the regional industry and agriculture. Shows a king and the spirit of wisdom 'Sapientia', with a view of the town, and boats on the Danube. A very Balkan-style border.