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100 Lei Proclamation of Independence
| Issuer | National Bank of Moldova |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Weight | 31.1 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is divided horizontally into two registers. The upper register features the coat of arms of the Republic of Moldova at center — an eagle displayed holding an olive branch and a scepter in its talons, with a shield on its breast depicting an aurochs head, a star, a rose, and a crescent — set against a mirror-like proof field. The legend 'REPUBLICA' arcs along the left rim and 'MOLDOVA' along the right rim, with the date '2001' positioned at the top between two decorative dots. The lower register is separated by a horizontal line and displays the denomination '100 LEI' in large, bold relief numerals and letters. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA MOLDOVA 2001 100 LEI |
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Moldova declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 27, 1991, making 2001 the tenth anniversary the National Bank chose to commemorate with this issue. The proclamation itself came just days before the failed coup attempt against Gorbachev collapsed — Moldova had moved quickly, and the timing proved fortunate.
The National Bank issued a number of silver commemoratives during this period as the country worked to establish numismatic credibility abroad, with collector export sales generating modest but meaningful hard currency revenue.