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100 Lei (Proclamation of Independence) – Moldova

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 5th Anniversary of Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Moldova

Moldova

Context

Year: 1996

Issuer: Moldova

Period:

Republic

(since 1991)

Currency:

Leu

(since 1993)

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #8

Numista: #89217

Value

Exchange value: 100 MDL

Bullion value: $76.81

Obverse

Description:

- Central: Coat of Arms of Moldova.
- Bottom: Oak branch.
- Circumference: "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA" in block letters.

Inscription:

REPUBLICA MOLDOVA

Translation:

Republic of Moldova

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Central: Sun background with stork holding grapes, "100 LEI".
Top arc: "PROCLAMAREA INDEPENDENŢEI" and "1991".
Bottom: Folk ornament and year "1996".

Inscription:

PROCLAMAREA INDEPENDENŢEI

1991

100

LEI

1996

Translation:

PROCLAMATION OF INDEPENDENCE
1991
100
LEI
1996

Script: Latin

Language: Romanian

Edge

Milled

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	1,000	Proof

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