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European pond turtle
The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), also called the European pond terrapin, is a long-living freshwater species of turtle. It is found in southern and central Europe, West Asia and North Africa. In the early post-glacial period, the pond turtle had a much wider distribution, being found as far north as southern Sweden.
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 „50 LEI”; following the coin circumference – the inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is engraved in block letters.
Reverse:
in the centre centre – image of the European pond turtle on a plant background; on the ring of the coin, the inscriptions "CARTEA ROŞIE", "BROASCA-ŢESTOASĂ-DE-BALTĂ", "EMYS ORBICULARIS" are engraved in block letter.
Country:
Moldova
Catalog ID:
MD171CM1
Value:
€40
Mintage:
500
Quality:
Proof
Face value:
50 Lei
Purity:
0.999
Weight:
16.5g
Diameter:
30mm
Type:
Commemorative coin
Shape and style:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Local program:
Red Book of Republic of Moldova
Animals:
Turtle
Source of information:
The National Bank of Moldova www.bnm.md
Source of information:
Wikipedia www.wikipedia.org