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100 Lei (birth) – Moldova

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150 years from the day of birth

Moldova

Context

Year: 2000

Issuer: Moldova

Period:

Republic

(since 1991)

Currency:

Leu

(since 1993)

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 28.77 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #75

Numista: #30473

Value

Exchange value: 100 MDL

Bullion value: $83.58

Obverse

Description:

- Central: Coat of Arms of Moldova
- Top: "2000"
- Bottom: "100 LEI"
- Circumference: "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA" in block letters

Inscription:

REPUBLICA· 2000 ·MOLDOVA

100

LEI

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA 2000

100 LEI

Script: Latin

Languages: Romanian, Latin

Reverse

Description:

- Central: Bust of Mihai Eminescu with an inkpot, quill, and book.
- Upper circumference: The inscription "MIHAI EMINESCU" and "1850-1889".
- Bottom: The poet's signature.

Inscription:

MIHAI EMINESCU 1850.1889

Script: Latin (cursive)

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2000	—	1,000	Proof

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