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Vernacular stone architecture

 


Commemorative coin from the “Holidays, Culture, Traditions of Moldova” series, in circulation since December 23, 2022. 

Characteristics:

  • Face value: 50 lei;
  • Quality:  proof;
  • Type of metal: silver;
  • Fineness: 999/1000;
  • Weight: 22,0 grams;
  • Diameter: 35 mm;
  • Shape: round;
  • Edge: milled;
  • Mintage: 300 units.
     

 

Obverse:

  • in the foreground – the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova;
  • at the top – the year of issue „2022”;
  • at the bottom – three inscriptions: „Ag 999”, „50 LEI” and „22,0 g”;
  • in exergue – the inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” in capital letters.

Reverse:

  • in the foreground - the image of some coloured architectural features of the yard and the traditional Moldovan house (gates, doorstep, porch etc.) built in vernacular style;
  • at the top – the inscription „ARHITECTURA VERNACULARĂ ÎN PIATRĂ” in capital letters.

 


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