In the opening message, Octavian Armașu mentioned that monetary independence and the national currency are essential elements of our identity.

The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials from the Republic of Moldova and abroad, ambassadors, representatives of international financial institutions, individuals from financial, banking and academic circles, as well as members of civil society, scientists, creative individuals, and various other personalities.

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is celebrating the National Currency Day on 29 November 2023. This event commemorates the 30th anniversary since the introduction of the Moldovan leu as a means of payment in the Republic of Moldova. 

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Octavian Armașu, had a meeting with the representatives of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) and the European Union (EU) Delegation to the Republic of Moldova.

The National Bank of Moldova is organizing a series of public events to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the Moldovan leu. These include visits to the National Museum of History of Moldova in partnership with the institution, which will take place from 25 to 30 November 2023.

Shaun Mundy, the British expert who developed Europe's first financial education strategy, that of the UK, is the guest on the "Give sense to money" podcast.

The National Bank of Moldova joined the Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) on 8 November 2023.

In this anniversary year of the Moldovan leu, celebrating 30 years since its introduction, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is organising a trip on the “Road of Money” for pupils and students on 29 November.

Alexandru Savva, advisor to the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) paid a working visit to Frankfurt, Germany, on 15-16 November 2023, where he attended the thematic sessions of the Compliance and Ethics Committee of the European Central Bank (ECB).