This commemorative stamp was issued by Romania in 1966 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Romanian Academy (1866–1966). The design features a bronze medallion with the helmeted head of Athena, symbolizing wisdom and learning, surrounded by laurel branches on a blue background. The text "Centenarul Academiei" (Centenary of the Academy) appears above, with the denomination of 1 Leu at the bottom. Designed by Aida Tasgian Constantinescu, this issue honors Romania’s premier cultural and scientific institution and reflects the country’s commitment to education and scholarship during the socialist period. A key item for collectors of Romanian commemoratives and academic or cultural themes.