10 Lei State language and latin writing, Moldova

10 Lei State language and latin writing, Moldova, 2019 obverse image10 Lei State language and latin writing, Moldova, 2019 reverse image
10 Lei State language and latin writing coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Moldova flagMoldova
  • Years of Minting:
    2019
  • Period:
    Republic (1991-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
10 Lei State language and latin writing Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.25-$12.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

10 Lei State language and latin writing Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


- in the center, the nominal value 10 LEI and the year of issue 2019;- following the circumference of the coin, are engraved the 26 letters of the modern Latin alphabet with lowercase characters, representing the passage of the national language from Cyrillic writing system back to the Latin writing system in the Republic of Moldova;- in the upper part, in the exergy - the monogram in the letters R and M (the abbreviation of the name Republic of Moldova) in latent image (hidden images, which are alternately visible when the left-right coin is tilted);- on the surface of the figure 1 there are three consecutive vertical micro gravures with the legend BNM as a security element.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


- in the center is present the image of the Charmed Bird (Romanian Mithology, similar to Phoenix Bird) rising towards the solar rays as the emblem of national language (called allegorical "Our Language"), as a symbol of the revival of national spirituality; - in the upper part, the coat of arms of the Republic of Moldova; - in exergy, following the circumference of the coin, the inscription is engraved in the circular arc: "30 DE ANI DE LA ADOPTAREA LEGILOR DESPRE LIMBA DE STAT ȘI GRAFIA LATINĂ".

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Reeded with lettering. There are two types of edge regarding inscription: Type A: MOLDOVA readable with holding the obverse up Type B: MOLDOVA readable with holding the reverse up

10 Lei State language and latin writing Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


30 DE ANI DE LA ADOPTAREA LEGILOR DESPRE LIMBA DE STAT ȘI GRAFIA LATINĂ

Reverse:


R/M 10 LEI BNM BNM BNM 2019

10 Lei State language and latin writing Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: brass plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring

Size

10 Lei State language and latin writing sizes
  • Weight:7.65 g
  • Diameter:25.3 mm
  • Thickness:2.3 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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