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Grigore Vieru
Grigore Vieru (February 14, 1935 – January 18, 2009) was a Romanian poet and writer from Moldova. He is mostly known for his poems and books for children. His poetry is characterized by vivid natural scenery, patriotism, as well as a venerated image of the sacred mother. Vieru was one of the major writers in contemporary Romanian literature.
Obverse:
on the central part – the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova;
on the upper part – the year of issue „2010”;
on the bottom part -the inscription „100 LEI”;
following the coin circumference– the inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is engraved in block letters.
Reverse:
on the central part – Grigore Vieru’s head;
on the left part, following the coin circumference - the inscription „GRIGORE VIERU” and the years „1935-2009” are engraved in block letters.
Country:
Moldova
Catalog ID:
MD126CM2
Value:
€600
Mintage:
300
Quality:
Proof
Face value:
100 Lei
Purity:
0.9999
Weight:
15.5g
Diameter:
28mm
Year:
2010
Type:
Commemorative coin
Shape and style:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
City:
Chişinău (Kishinyov)
Source of information:
The National Bank of Moldova www.bnm.md
Source of information:
Wikipedia www.wikipedia.org