50 Lei (European pond turtle) 2015 front 50 Lei (European pond turtle) 2015 back
50 Lei (European pond turtle) 2015 photo
© Banca Națională a Moldovei

50 Lei European pond turtle

2015 year
Silver (.999) 16.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Moldova
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
Value
50 Lei 50 MDL = USD 2.84
Currency
Leu (1993-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
16.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#89512
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

In the centre centre – image of the European pond turtle on a plant background; on the ring of the coin, the inscriptions "CARTEA ROŞIE", "BROASCA-ŢESTOASĂ-DE-BALTĂ", "EMYS ORBICULARIS" are engraved in block letter.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CARTEA ROŞIE
BROASCA-ŢESTOASĂ-DE-BALTĂ
EMYS ORBICULARIS

Edge

Milled

Comment

Series: RED BOOK of REPUBLIC of MOLDOVA

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the European pond turtle, which is a protected species in Moldova. The coin's design highlights the turtle's natural habitat and the importance of conservation efforts to protect this species.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  500 - - - - - -

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