On 30th of December 2016, the National Bank of Moldova puts into circulation as legal tender and for numismatic purpose, commemorative coin "Description of Moldova" by Dimitrie Cantemir - 300 years under Historical events coin series.

Obverse:
on the central part – the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova; on the upper part – the year of issue „2016”; 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 Dimitrie Cantemir and an open book; on the upper side -  the inscription ”Descriptio antiqui et hodierni status   Moldaviae 300 de ani”; following the coin circumference, a feather and the inscriptions „1716•Dimitrie Cantemir• DESCRIEREA MOLDOVEI” are engraved.

Quality: Proof
Face value: ą00 Lei
Metal: Silver
Purity: 0.999
Weight: 31.1g
Diameter: 37mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 250

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