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50 Lei Frumoasa Monastery
| Issuer | National Bank of Moldova |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the coat of arms of the Republic of Moldova, depicting a displayed eagle holding an olive branch in its dexter talon and a sceptre in its sinister talon; the eagle's breast bears a shield charged with an aurochs head, a star, a crescent, and a rose. The legend REPUBLICA MOLDOVA arcs along the left periphery, with the date 2000 inscribed at the top of the field. The denomination 50 LEI is prominently rendered in large characters at the bottom of the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed architectural rendering of the Frumoasa Monastery complex in the lower portion of the field, depicting the church's tall bell tower with a conical spire surmounted by a cross to the left, and the main cathedral with a characteristic Orthodox onion dome and cross to the right, flanked by ancillary structures and foliage. The proof mirror field provides a stark contrast to the frosted relief of the building. The curved legend MĂNĂSTIREA FRUMOASA arcs along the upper periphery in bold serif lettering. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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