On the lower part, a semicircular tower of a fortress with a crenelled upper part and a fortification shaped as parallel horizontal bars; in the middle, the great signet of Prince Ştefan cel Mare, bearing Moldavia`s Coat of Arms; above, Romania`s Coat of Arms, the inscription `ROMANIA`, the year of issue `2004` and the face value `5000 LEI` that is placed between two floral elements.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
ROMANIA
2004
5000 LEI
Reverse description
The portrait of Ştefan cel Mare; behind, the name and image of the church of Putna monastery where the Prince is buried; the inscription `500 ANI DE LA MOARTEA LUI STEFAN CEL MARE` is engraved circularly; next to the portrait, the years `1504` and `2004`.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
500 ANI DE LA MOARTEA LUI STEFAN CEL
MARE
1504
2004
