February 2018 Issue.
The main features of the coin
The coin has a round form with a circular rim that stands out across the edge of both the obverse and reverse sides.
The obverse and reverse sides of the coin are of silver color.
The coin has a milled edge.
The image of the obverse and reverse is determined by rotating the coin on its vertical axis at 180 degrees.
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form: round;
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composition: nickel plated steel alloy;
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diameter: 23.7 mm;
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weight: 6.7 gr (± 3,5 %);
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thickness: 2.2 mm;
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edge: milled.
Description:
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Obverse:
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in the foreground - the image of the sun featured with masculine face;
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on the right - part of the aurochs' head;
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at the bottom - the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova;
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in the exergue, on the left - the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA" in circle arch.
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Reverse:
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in the foreground - the face value "2 LEI";
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at the bottom - the year of issue;
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in the background - elements of the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova;
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at the top, in the exergue - the monogram of the capital letters "R" and "M" (the acronym of the country’s name “Republica Moldova”) in latent image (hidden images, which are alternately visible by tilting the reverse side left and right);
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on the surface of the digit "2" of the coin a security feature is applied: the micro-engraving with the inscription “BNM”.
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