50 Lei (Lady's slipper orchid) 2012 front 50 Lei (Lady's slipper orchid) 2012 back
50 Lei (Lady's slipper orchid) 2012 photo
© Banca Națională a Moldovei

50 Lei Lady's slipper orchid

2012 year
Silver (.999) 16.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Moldova
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
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
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#89423
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

On the central part –the image of a species of orchids; following the coin circumference– the inscriptions „CARTEA ROŞIE”, „PAPUCUL-DOAMNEI”, „CYPRIPEDIUM CALCEOLUS” are engraved in block letters.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CARTEA ROŞIE
PAPUCUL-DOAMNEI
CYPRIPEDIUM CALCEOLUS

Edge

Milled

Comment

Series: RED BOOK of REPUBLIC of MOLDOVA

Interesting fact

The Lady's Slipper Orchid coin from Moldova has a unique design, featuring a Lady's Slipper Orchid flower on the obverse side, and the coat of arms of Moldova on the reverse side.

Price

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

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