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Like the Romanian leu, the Moldovan leu (pl. lei) is subdivided into 100 bani (singular: ban).

The leu (ISO 4217 code MDL) is the currency of Moldova. Like the Romanian leu, the Moldovan leu (pl. lei) is subdivided into 100 bani (singular: ban). The name of the currency originates in Romania and means "lion".

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[edit] History

Between 1918 and 1940 and again between 1941 and 1944, when Moldova was part of Romania, the Romanian leu was used also in the eastern part of Moldavia. The Moldovan leu was established on 29 November 1993, following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the creation of the independent republic of Moldova. It replaced the older cupon currency at a rate of 1 leu = 1000 cupon.
In Transnistria, a partially recognized state claimed in whole by Moldova, the Transnistrian ruble is used instead.

[edit] Coins

In November 1993 coins of 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 bani in aluminium as well as nickel-plated-steel 1 and 5 leu coins were put in circulation.
The aluminium 50 bani,nickel-plated-steel 1 and 5 leu coins were later withdrawn from circulation. Starting January 1998 the aluminium 50 bani was replaced by one in aluminium-bronze.[1] No new 1- and 5 leu coins have been issued. 1-Ban coins were last minted in 2006. They remain legal tender, but are rarely seen in circulation.[2]
Since 1996 several commemorative coins for collectors have been issued. A complete listing can be found here.[3]
Coins in circulation
1 ban5 bani10 bani25 bani50 bani
1ban-md.png5bani-md.png10bani-md.png25bani-md.png50bani-md.png
Coins withdrawn from circulation
50 bani1 leu5 lei
MDA-50b1.jpgMDA-1l.jpgMDA-5l.jpg

[edit] Banknotes

There have been two series of Moldovan leu banknotes. The first series was short-lived and only included 1, 5, and 10 lei. The front of all of these notes—and all subsequent notes—feature a portrait of Ştefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great, also known as Stephen III of Moldavia), the prince of Moldavia from 1457 to 1504. The first two lines of the Mioriţa (The Little Ewe) ballad appear on the back, printed vertically between the denomination numeral and the vignette of the fortress. The Mioriţa is an old Romanian pastoral ballad considered one of the most important pieces of Romanian folklore. The lines “Pe-un picior de plai, Pe-o gură de rai” translate as “Near a low foothill, at Heaven’s doorsill.”
Second Series
ImageValueDimensionsMain ColourDescriptionDate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkfirst printingissue
MD 1 leu av.jpgMD 1 leu rev.jpg1 leu114 × 58 mmYellowStephen IIIMănăstirea CăprianaAs portrait1994May 1994
MD 5 lei av.jpgMD 5 lei rev.jpg5 leiCyanBiserica sf. Dumitru din OrheiApril 1994
MD 10 lei av.jpgMD 10 lei rev.jpg10 lei121 × 61 mmRedMănăstirea HârjaucaMay 1994
MD 20 lei av.jpgMD 20 lei rev.jpg20 leiGreenCetatea Soroca1992November 1993
MD 50 lei av.jpgMD 50 lei rev.jpg50 leiPinkMănăstirea HârbovăţMay 1994
MD 100 lei av.jpgMD 100 lei rev.jpg100 leiOrangeCetatea TighinaSeptember 1995
MD 200 lei av.jpgMD 200 lei rev.jpg200 lei133 × 66 mmPurpleChişinău Mayoralty
MD 500 lei av.jpgMD 500 lei rev.jpg500 leiOrange and greenChişinău CathedralDecember 1999
MD 1000 lei av.jpgMD 1000 lei rev.jpg1000 leiBluePresidency buildingOctober 2003
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Preceded by:
Moldovan cupon
Reason: inflation
Ratio: 1 leu = 1000 cupon

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