Moldovan 100 leu coin

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100 lei
General information
Country	Moldova
Value	100.00 lei
Years	1996, 2000–2011
Measurements and composition
Composition	Gold Silver
Appearance
Shape	round
Alignment	medallic
Obverse	coat of arms of Moldova, value, year, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"
Reverse	numerous. see below
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The 100 lei coin is a commemorative coin that was first minted by Moldova in 1996. Coins at this denomination were reintroduced in 2000, and have been minted almost every year since.

Coins

All of the coins have a face value of 100 lei. A majority of the coins are composed of silver, though occasionally, a gold coin is produced. The silver coins minted from 1996 to 2010 were all composed of .925 fine silver, but this was lifted to .999 fineness in 2011. The mass and diameter of the coins varies, and typically depends on the time it was produced and its composition. On the obverse, all bear the same design: the coat of arms of Moldova, with the value inscribed below, the year of minting above, and the state title (REPUBLICA MOLDOVA) to the sides. Each coin features a different reverse.

1996

On November 13, 1996, the National Bank of Moldova issued the first commemorative coin of the Moldovan leu. It commemorated the 5th anniversary of the Moldovan Declaration of Independence.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	28.28 g	38.61 mm	.925 silver	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	Sun, stork with grapes, "PROCLAMAREA INDEPENDENŢEI, 1991", value, year	1000

2000

On November 29, 2000, four commemorative 100 lei coins were introduced. The first commemorated the 525th anniversary of the Battle of Vaslui. Moldavian composer, Ştefan Neaga, was commemorated on the second coin. On the third, Romanian poet, Mihai Eminescu was commemorated. The final coin commemorated the 600th anniversary of the accession of Alexander the Good to the throne of king.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	31.1 g	37 mm	.925 silver	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	Stephen the Great on horseback, flag, "BĂTĂLIA DE LA VASLUI", "1475", "525 ani"	1000
					Ştefan Neaga, lyre, staff with notes, "1900 · ŞTEFAN NEAGA · 1951"
					Mihai Eminescu, book, feather, signature, "MIHAI EMINESCU", "1850-1889"
					Alexander the Good, Moldavian coat of arms, "1400, 1432", "ALEXANDRU CEL BUN"

2001

On August 21, 2011, the National Bank of Moldova introduced its sixth 100 lei commemorative coin. It commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Moldovan Declaration of Independence.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	31.1 g	37 mm	.925 silver	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	The Holy Gates, "PROCLAMAREA INDEPENDENŢEI", "10 ANI"	1000

2004

On July 2, 2004, the National Bank of Moldova issued its first gold commemorative coin. It commemorated the 500th anniversary of the death of Stephen the Great.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	7.8 g	24 mm	.999 gold	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	Stephen the Great, monastery, "ŞTEFAN CEL MARE ŞI SFÂNT", "500 de ani de la trecerea în eternitate", "1504, 2004"	300

2005

On August 29, 2005, a new 100 lei commemorative coin was introduced. It commemorated Dacian King, Burebista.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	31.1 g	37 mm	.925 silver	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	Burebista, battle, "BUREBISTA", "REGELE DACILOR"	500

2006

Two commemorative coins denominated in 100 lei were introduced in 2006. The first commemorated the 15th anniversary of the National Bank of Moldova, while the other commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Moldovan Declaration of Independence.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	31.1 g	37 mm	.925 silver	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	Building of the National Bank of Moldova, coins, "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", "15 ANI"	500
					Moldova, 25 stars, "PROCLAMAREA INDEPENDENŢEI", "DIN EUROPA SPRE EUROPA", "1991-2006"

2007

On November 12, 2007, the National Bank of Moldova issued another commemorative coin denominated in 100 lei. Belonging to the "Personalities" series, it commemorated the 480th anniversary of the accession of the throne to king Peter IV Rareș.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	31.1 g	37 mm	.925 silver	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	Peter IV Rareș, Soroca Fortress, "1527, 2007", "PETRU RAREŞ"	500

2008

In 2008, two commemorative coins denominated in 100 lei were minted. Both belonged to the "Personalities" series. The first, which was silver, commemorated Antioh Cantemir, while the other, which was gold, commemorated Dimitrie Cantemir.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	31.1 g	37 mm	.925 silver	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	Antioh Cantemir, "ANTIOH CANTEMIR", "1708, 1744"	1000
	7.8 g	24 mm	.999 gold		Dimitrie Cantemir, "DIMITRIE CANTEMIR", "1673, 1723"

2009

On June 15, 2009, the National Bank of Moldova issued another 100 lei commemorative coin. It commemorated the Moldovan Chronicles from the 15th to 18th centuries.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	22.5 g	34 mm	.925 silver	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	Medieval chronic, "LETOPISEŢELE MOLDOVENEŞTI", "secolele XV-XVIII"	1000

2010

In 2010, two gold commemorative 100 lei coins were minted. The first, part of the "Personalities" series, commemorated Moldovan musicians, Doina and Ion Aldea Teodorovici, while the other, part of the "Ştefan cel Mare Central Park" series, commemorated Grigore Vieru.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	15.5 g	28 mm	.9999 gold	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	Doina and Ion Aldea Teodorovici, "DOINA ŞI ION ALDEA-TEODOROVICI DOUĂ INIMI GEMENE"	300
					Grigore Vieru, "GRIGORE VIERU", "1935-2009"

2011

During 2011, four commemorative 100 lei coins were produced. The first, part of the "Ştefan cel Mare Central Park" series, commemorated Romanian Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu. For the "Historical Events" series, three coins were produced: one commemorating the 575th anniversary of the first record of Chişinău, another commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Moldovan Declaration, and the final one commemorating the 20th anniversary of the National Bank of Moldova.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	7.8 g	24 mm	.9999 gold	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu, "BOGDAN PETRICEICU HASDEU", "1838-1907"	300
	31.1 g	37 mm	.999 silver		Chişinău, "CHIŞINĂU", "575 ANI"	1000
					Flag of Moldova, man with child on shoulders, "20 ANI DE LA PROCLAMAREA INDEPENDENŢEI REPUBLICII MOLDOVA"
					Logo of the National Bank of Moldova, "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", "20 ANI"	500

2012

The National Bank of Moldova issued two gold 100 leu coins on June 21, 2012. The first, part of the "Personalities" series, commemorated the 555th anniversary of the enthronement of Stephen the Great. Moldavian writer Ion Creangă was the subject of the second coin.

Image	Mass	Diameter	Composition	Obverse	Reverse	Mintage
	15.5 g	28 mm	.9999 gold	coat of arms of Moldova, year, value, "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA"	Stephen the Great, "555 de ani de la urcarea pe tron a lui Ştefan cel Mare şi Sfânt"	1000
	7.8 g	24 mm			Ion Creangă

References

• Commemorative coins – National Bank of Moldova
• Coins of Moldova on Wikimedia Commons

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