10 Lei (Wild cat) 2001 front 10 Lei (Wild cat) 2001 back
10 Lei (Wild cat) 2001 photo
© Banca Națională a Moldovei

10 Lei Wild cat

2001 year
Silver (.925) 13.5 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Moldova
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
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#89295
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

On the central part-a wild cat on a vegetal background; following the coin circumference-the inscriptions "PISICĂ SĂLBATICĂ", "CARTEA ROŞIE", "FELIS SILVESTRIS" are engraved in block letters.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PISICĂ SĂLBATICĂ
CARTEA ROŞIE
FELIS SILVESTRIS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2001 Moldovan 10 Lei Wild Cat silver coin features an unique design, showcasing a majestic wild cat sitting on a tree branch, with its tail curled around the branch. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of Moldova, while the reverse side features an inscription that reads "10 Lei" and "Republica Moldova" in Romanian, the official language of Moldova. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lei (Wild cat) 2001 coin.