100 Lei (Ion Creangă) 2012 front 100 Lei (Ion Creangă) 2012 back
100 Lei (Ion Creangă) 2012 photo
© Banca Națională a Moldovei

100 Lei Ion Creangă

2012 year
Gold (.999) 7.8 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Moldova
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
100 Lei 100 MDL = USD 5.68
Currency
Leu (1993-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
7.8 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#89400
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

On the central part - Ion Creanga 's head and the life years "1837-1889";
on the right part, following the coin circumference - the inscription „ ION CREANGĂ” is engraved in block letters.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ION CREANGĂ
1837
1889

Edge

Milled

Comment

Series : ALLEY OF CLASSICS FROM THE „STEFAN CEL MARE SI SFINT” PUBLIC GARDEN IN CHISINAU

Interesting fact

The 100 Lei (Ion Creangă) 2012 coin from Moldova is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. Despite its small weight of 7.8 grams, the coin is made of gold (.999) and has a unique design that features an image of Ion Creangă, a famous Moldovan writer and philosopher, on one side, and the coat of arms of Moldova on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and Moldovan culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lei (Ion Creangă) 2012 coin.