...Moldova - 1992 Series Full Set of Three Notes

Republica Moldova

Republic of Moldova

 

Banca Națională a Moldovei

(National Bank of Moldova, Est. 1991)

Currency - Leu (MDL)

Another full set of banknotes. These are much easier to get as it only contains three notes in a set.

Here, I have posted a full set of  three notes all printed with the year date of 1992. These notes were first released on 20.09.1993 with the 5 lei and with the remaining two notes issued on 29.11.1993.

These three notes replaced the previous Cupon series of four notes, and for the first time, it had printed with the currency of Leu, which is the same as Romania's currency.

Like those Cupon series, the designs on all three notes are the same, albeit with different values and colours. 

As this is a full set and it is still fairly affordable to buy after so many years. I understand that these notes are still legal tender in the country. 

All notes bear the signature of Leonid Talmaci who was the first Governor of the National Bank of Moldova. He was appointed to the role on 04.06.1991 until 06.11.2009.

One Leu

 

Governor - Leonid Talmaci (tenure 1991-2009)

Date - 1992 (released on 29.11.1993)

Watermark - Diamond shape pattern

Dimensions - 123mm x 62mm

Front - On the front, all notes are printed with the portrait of Stephen III or commonly known as Stephen the Great. In fact, all banknotes issued since 1992 printed with the portrait of him, which is quite common with many other countries that have the same leader or their head of state appearing on their banknotes.

Back - On the back, they are all printed with the Soroca castle or fort. The castle was first built in 1499 by Stephen the Great. As it is called, this castle is located in the town of Soroca in the north-east of the country, not far from the Ukraine border. The castle was originally constructed in timber and between 1543 to 1546, it was then rebuilt with stones. The castle was originally used for military purposes and today it is a main tourist attraction.

Also printed on the back vertically to the left next to the denomination value are the following texts - “Pe-un picior de plai, pe-o gură de rai” (translated - “near a low foothill at Heaven’s threshold” or according to Google translates - "On a foot of grass, on a mouth of heaven"). 

 

Five Lei

 

Stephen the Great

Governor - Leonid Talmaci (tenure 1991-2009)

Date - 1992 (released on 20.09.1993)

Watermark - Diamond shape pattern

Dimensions - 124mm x 61mm

Soroca castle

Ten Lei

Stephen the Great

 

Governor - Leonid Talmaci (tenure 1991-2009)

Date - 1992 (released on 29.11.1993)

Watermark - Diamond shape pattern

Dimensions - 113mm x 61mm

Soroca castle