50 Lei (Ion Vatamanu) 2017 front 50 Lei (Ion Vatamanu) 2017 back
50 Lei (Ion Vatamanu) 2017 photo
© Banca Națională a Moldovei

50 Lei Ion Vatamanu

2017 year
Silver (.999) 13 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Moldova
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
50 Lei 50 MDL = USD 2.84
Currency
Leu (1993-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
13 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#137222
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

- on central part - the bust of Ion Vatamanu, the image of a branch with leaves, a verse from the poet's repertoire and his signature;
-on the top following the circumference of the coin, the inscription "ION VATAMANU 1937-1993" is engraved with capital letters.

Lettering:
ION VATAMANU 1937-1993
Tu-o frunză,
Eu-o frunză...

Translation:
ION VATAMANU 1937-1993
You - a leaf,
Me - a leaf ...

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Lei (Ion Vatamanu) 2017 coin from Moldova features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of Ion Vatamanu, a famous Moldovan writer and philosopher, while the reverse side features a traditional Moldovan folk pattern. This design was chosen to highlight the country's cultural identity and to promote its rich history and traditions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  200 - - - - - -

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