However , on 1 July 2005 , Romania redenominated its currency at 10,000 old lei to 1 new leu .
Following the return of democracy to Romania in 1990 , hyperinflation took place which made bani coins obsolete .
On 1 July 2005 , Romania redenominated Romania 's currency at 10,000 old lei to 1 new leu .
Following the return of democracy to Romania in 1990 , hyperinflation took place which made bani coins obsolete .