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50 Lei Lady's slipper orchid
| Issuer | National Bank of Moldova |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Currency | Leu (1993-date) |
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| Reverse description | Central field depicts a finely detailed botanical rendering of Cypripedium calceolus (Lady's slipper orchid), showing the characteristic inflated slipper-shaped labellum and two flanking petals with broad, veined leaves extending below, all executed in high relief against a mirror-polished proof field. The design faithfully captures the ornate morphology of this rare and protected European orchid species. The circular legend surrounding the motif reads, clockwise from lower left: PAPUCUL-DOAMNEI (the Romanian vernacular name) at left, CARTEA ROȘIE (Red Book, denoting the species' protected status) at top, and CYPRIPEDIUM CALCEOLUS (the scientific binomial) at right, each segment separated by raised bullet points. The lettering is rendered in serif Latin capitals within a raised border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Edge | Milled |
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