On 2nd of November 2015, the National Bank of Moldova puts into circulation as legal tender and for numismatic purpose, commemorative coin Grigore Vieru - 80 years since birth under Personalities coin series

Grigore Vieru (14 February 1935 – 18 January 2009) was a Moldovan poet and writer. 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 wrote in the Romanian language.

Obverse:
on the central part – the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova; on the upper part – the year of issue „2015”; 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 - effigy of Grigore Vieru, three books, one of them is open, and a quill; on the left-hand side - years of life "1935-2009"; on the lower side, the inscription "GRIGORE VIERU" is engraved in block letters.

Quality: Proof
Face value: 100 Lei
Metal: Silver
Purity: 0.999
Weight: 31.1g
Diameter: 37mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 1000

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