10 Lei (European mink) 2003 front 10 Lei (European mink) 2003 back
10 Lei (European mink) 2003 photo
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10 Lei European mink

2003 year
Silver (.925) 13.5 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Moldova
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
10 Lei 10 MDL = USD 0.57
Currency
Leu (1993-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
13.5 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#89296
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

On the central part-on a vegetal background of a lakeside - an european mink carrying a fish in its paw; following the coin circumference- the inscriptions "CARTEA ROŞIE", "NURCA EUROPEANĂ", "MUSTELA LUTREOLA" are engraved in block letters.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CARTEA ROŞIE
NURCA EUROPEANĂ
MUSTELA LUTREOLA

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The European mink coin (10 Lei, 2003, Moldova) is made of silver (.925) and weighs 13.5 grams. Despite its small size, the coin's intricate design and high silver content make it a valuable collector's item. In fact, some mint-condition versions of this coin have been known to sell for upwards of $100!

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lei (European mink) 2003 coin.