On 12th of July 2013, the National Bank of Moldova puts into circulation as legal tender and for numismatic purpose, commemorative coin Alexei Mateevici – 125th Birth Anniversary

Alexe (or Alexei) Mateevici (March 27, 1888-August 24, 1917) was one of the most prominent Romanian poets in Bessarabia.

Obverse:
on the central part – the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova; on the upper part – the year of issue „2013”; on the bottom part -the inscription „50 LEI”; following the coin circumference– the inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is engraved in block letters.

Reverse:
on the central part – Alexei Mateevici’s head and the years „1888 – 1917”; on the right side; on the right part, following the coin circumference - the inscription „ALEXEI MATEEVICI” is engraved in block letters.
 

Quality: Proof
Face value: 50 Lei
Metal: Silver
Purity: 0.999
Weight: 13.0g
Diameter: 28mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 1000

Source of information: National Bank of Moldova www.bnm.md