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5th Anniversary of the Independence of Moldova
5th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova.
The flying white stork with grapes in beak is one of the today's Republic of Moldavia symbols. The legend said that in the times of Stephen the Great and the Holy some Moldavian soldiers were besieged by the Turks in the fortress of Soroca. After several days the food stocks were finished and the warriors were in danger not to be able to continue the fight. A white stork flying over the fortress let to drop the grape carried in its beak, and then many other grapes. With this unexpected help, the Moldavian fighters regained their strength and the hope for victory, attacking and defeating the Turks.
Obverse:
on the central part - the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova;
on the bottom part-an oak branch;
following the coin circumference – the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA" is engraved in block letters.
Reverse:
on the central part- on the background of a sun, a stork with a bunch of grapes, the inscription"100 LEI ";
on the upper part ,on the circle -the inscriptions "PROCLAMAREA INDEPENDENŢEI", "1991"are engraved in block letters;
on the bottom part - a popular ornament and the year "1996".
Country:
Moldova
Catalog ID:
MD27CM1
Krause ID:
KM #8
Value:
€70
Mintage:
1000
Quality:
Proof
Face value:
100 Lei
Purity:
0.925
Weight:
28.28g
Diameter:
38.61mm
Year:
1996
Type:
Commemorative coin
Shape and style:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Mint:
British Royal Mint
Plant:
Grapes
Animals:
Stork
Source of information:
The National Bank of Moldova www.bnm.md