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Security features of upgraded banknotes

1 Leu

2015 issuse

10 lei

2015 issue

100 Lei

2015 issue

20 Lei

2015 issuse

200 Lei

2015 issue

5 lei

2015 issuse

50 Lei

2015 issue

500 Lei

2015 issue

In the daylight
In the UV light

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "UN LEU" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between the two vertical decorative elements.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "UN LEU" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between the two vertical decorative elements.

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the right blank side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre, which becomes visible against the light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the left side of the banknote, between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and the central rosette.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" is printed on the outline of the circle where the text „PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI... “ is placed.

See-through printing featuring figure

On the blank right side of the banknote, the figure "1" is printed in the same place on the front and back side of the banknote, so that when viewed through transparency and held against light, the entire figure is seen.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a blue fluorescent colour if seen under the UV light.

Fluorescence under UV light

Two vertical decorative elements, a national multi-coloured ornament and a central rosette on the front side of the banknote appear green if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Invisible printing fluorescent under UV light

On the blank right side of the banknote, a rectangle is placed, which becomes green if held under UV light. The inscription „BNM“ and BNM logo are printed inside this rectangle.

See-through printing featuring figure

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the right back side of the banknote.

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the left blank side on the back side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre, which becomes visible against the light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a blue fluorescent colour if seen under the UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

1 lei

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "CINCILEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between the two vertical decorative elements.

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the right blank side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre, which becomes visible against the light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the left side of the banknote, between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and the central rosette.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" is printed on the outline of the circle where the text „PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI... “ is placed.

See-through printing featuring figure

On the blank right side of the banknote, the figure "5" is printed in the same place on the front and back side of the banknote, so that when viewed through transparency and held against light, the entire figure is seen.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a blue fluorescent colour if seen under the UV light.

Fluorescence under UV light

Two vertical decorative elements, a national multi-coloured ornament and a central rosette on the front side of the banknote appear green if held under UV light.

Invisible printing fluorescent under UV light

On the blank right side of the banknote, a rectangle is placed, which becomes green if held under UV light. The inscription „BNM“ and BNM logo are printed inside this rectangle.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the left blank side on the back side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre, which becomes visible against the light.

See-through printing featuring figure

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the right back side of the banknote.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a blue fluorescent colour if seen under the UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

5 lei

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the right side of the banknote, between the central rosette and the vertical decorative element

Raised print

The number "10" is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The inscription „ȘTEFAN CEL MARE” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The portrait of Ştefan cel Mare is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the right blank side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre, which becomes visible against the light.

Blind embossing

On the left front side of the central rosette, the figure "10" is blind embossed, which represents the nominal value of the banknote.

Blind embossing

On the right front side of the central rosette, the inscription "LEI" is blind embossed.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "ZECE LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between the two vertical decorative elements.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" is printed on the outline of the circle where the text „PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI... “ is placed.

See-through printing featuring figure

On the blank right side of the banknote, the figure "10" is printed in the same place on the front and back side of the banknote, so that when viewed through transparency and held against light, the entire figure is seen.

Fluorescence under UV light

Two vertical decorative elements, a national multi-coloured ornament and a central rosette on the front side of the banknote appear yellow if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a blue fluorescent colour if seen under the UV light.

Invisible printing fluorescent under UV light

On the blank right side of the banknote, a rectangle is placed, which becomes green if held under UV light. The inscription „BNM“ and BNM logo are printed inside this rectangle.

Microletterin

The microlettering "BNM" and "ZECE LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between the two vertical decorative elements.

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the left, back side of the banknote.

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the left blank of the back side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre, which becomes visible against the light.

See-through printing featuring figure

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a blue fluorescent colour if seen under the UV light.

10 lei

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the right side of the banknote, between the central rosette and the vertical decorative element.

Raised print

The inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The portrait of Ştefan cel Mare is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The inscription „ȘTEFAN CEL MARE” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The number "20" is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the right blank side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre, which becomes visible against the light.

Blind embossing

On the left front side of the central rosette, the figure "20" is blind embossed, which represents the nominal value of the banknote and on the right front side of the central rosette.

Blind embossing

On the right front side of the central rosette is blind embossed the inscription "LEI".

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" is printed on the outline of the circle where the text „PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI... “ is placed.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "DOUAZECI LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between the two vertical decorative elements.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "DOUAZECI LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between the two vertical decorative elements.

See-through printing feature

On the blank right side of the banknote, the figure "20" is printed in the same place on the front and back side of the banknote, so that when viewed through transparency and held against light, the entire figure is seen.

Fluorescence under UV light

Two vertical decorative elements, a national multi-coloured ornament and a central rosette on the front side of the banknote appear green if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a blue fluorescent colour if seen under the UV light.

Fluorescence under UV light

On the blank right side of the banknote, a rectangle is placed, which becomes green if held under UV light. The inscription „BNM“ and BNM logo are printed inside this rectangle.

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the left, back side of the banknote.

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the left blank of the back side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre, which becomes visible against the light.

See-through printing feature

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a blue fluorescent colour if seen under the UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

20 lei

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the right side of the banknote, between the central rosette and the vertical decorative element.

Raised print

The inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The portrait of Ştefan cel Mare is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The number "50" is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The inscription „ȘTEFAN CEL MARE” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the right blank side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre, which becomes visible against the light.

Blind embossing

On the left front side of the central rosette, the figure "50" is blind embossed, which represents the nominal value of the banknote and on the right front side of the central rosette.

Blind embossing

On the right front side of the central rosette is blind embossed the inscription "LEI".

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "CINCIZECI LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between the two vertical decorative elements.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "CINCIZECI LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between the two vertical decorative elements.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" is printed on the outline of the circle where the text „PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI... “ is placed.

See-through printing feature

On the blank right side of the banknote, the figure "50" is printed in the same place on the front and back side of the banknote, so that when viewed through transparency and held against light, the entire figure is seen.

Fluorescence under UV light

Two vertical decorative elements, a national multi-coloured ornament and a central rosette on the front side of the banknote appear yellow if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a blue fluorescent colour if seen under the UV light.

Fluorescence under UV light

On the blank right side of the banknote, a rectangle is placed, which becomes green if held under UV light. The inscription „BNM“ and BNM logo are printed inside this rectangle.

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the left, back side of the banknote.

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the left blank of the back side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre, which becomes visible against the light.

See-through printing feature

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a blue fluorescent colour if seen under the UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

50 lei

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the right side of the banknote, between the central rosette and the vertical decorative element.

Microleterring

The microlettering „BANCA NAȚIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI” and „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” are printed between two vertical decorative elements.

Raised print

The inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The portrait of Ştefan cel Mare is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The logotype of the NBM is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The inscription „ȘTEFAN CEL MARE” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Blind embossing

On the left front side of the central rosette, the figure "100" is blind embossed, which represents the nominal value of the banknote.

Blind embossing

On the right front side of the central rosette is blind embossed the inscription "LEI".

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" is printed on the outline of the circle where the text „PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI... “ is placed.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "UNA SUTĂ LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between two vertical decorative elements.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "UNA SUTĂ LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between two vertical decorative elements.

See-through printing feature

On the blank right side of the banknote, the figure "100" is printed in the same place on the front and back side of the banknote, so that when viewed through transparency and held against light, the entire figure is seen.

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the left blank of the back side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre and the inscription "BNM", which become visible against the light.

Fluorescence under UV light

Three vertical decorative elements, a national multi-coloured ornament and a central rosette on the front side of the banknote appear orange if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Security thread with

The metallized security thread produces a multicolour fluorescence (rainbow) if seen against the light.

Fluorescence under UV light

On the blank right side of the banknote, a rectangle is placed, which becomes green if held under UV light. The inscription „BNM“ and BNM logo are printed inside this rectangle.

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the left, back side of the banknote.

See-through printing feature

Watermark

The watermark is placed on the right blank side of the banknote and represents the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, directed towards the centre and the inscription "BNM", which become visible against the light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a multicolour fluorescence (rainbow) if seen against the light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

100 lei

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the right side of the banknote, between the central rosette and the vertical decorative element.

Microleterring

The microlettering „BANCA NAȚIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI” and „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” are printed between two vertical decorative elements.

Raised print

The inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The portrait of Ştefan cel Mare is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The logotype of the NBM is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The inscription „ȘTEFAN CEL MARE” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Watermark

Blind embossing

On the left front side of the central rosette, the figure "200" is blind embossed, which represents the nominal value of the banknote.

Blind embossing

On the right front side of the central rosette is blind embossed the inscription "LEI".

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" is printed on the outline of the circle where the text „PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI... “ is placed.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "DOUĂ SUTE LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between two vertical decorative elements.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "DOUĂ SUTE LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between two vertical decorative elements.

See-through printing feature

On the blank right side of the banknote, the figure "200" is printed in the same place on the front and back side of the banknote, so that when viewed through transparency and held against light, the entire figure is seen.

Fluorescence under UV light

Three vertical decorative elements, a national multi-coloured ornament and a central rosette on the front side of the banknote appear yellow if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a multicolour fluorescence (rainbow) if seen against the light.

Fluorescence under UV light

On the blank right side of the banknote, a rectangle is placed, which becomes green if held under UV light. The inscription „BNM“ and BNM logo are printed inside this rectangle.

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the left, back side of the banknote.

Watermark

See-through printing feature

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a multicolour fluorescence (rainbow) if seen against the light.

200 lei

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the right side of the banknote, between the central rosette and the vertical decorative element.

Microleterring

The microlettering „BANCA NAȚIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI” and „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” are printed between two vertical decorative elements.

Raised print

The inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The logotype of the NBM is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The portrait of Ştefan cel Mare is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Raised print

The inscription „ȘTEFAN CEL MARE” is raised printed on the front side of the banknote (with an embossed feel).

Watermark

Blind embossing

On the left front side of the central rosette, the figure "500" is blind embossed, which represents the nominal value of the banknote.

Blind embossing

On the right front side of the central rosette is blind embossed the inscription "LEI".

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" is printed on the outline of the circle where the text „PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI... “ is placed.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "CINCI SUTE LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between two vertical decorative elements.

Microlettering

The microlettering "BNM" and "CINCI SUTE LEI" are printed at the top and bottom of the area between two vertical decorative elements.

See-through printing feature

On the blank right side of the banknote, the figure "500" is printed in the same place on the front and back side of the banknote, so that when viewed through transparency and held against light, the entire figure is seen.

Fluorescence under UV light

Three vertical decorative elements, a national multi-coloured ornament and a central rosette on the front side of the banknote appear orange if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a multicolour fluorescence (rainbow) if seen against the light.

Fluorescence under UV light

On the blank right side of the banknote, a rectangle is placed, which becomes green if held under UV light. The inscription „BNM“ and BNM logo are printed inside this rectangle.

Security thread

The metallized security thread and the inscription "BNM" are embedded in the paper on the left, back side of the banknote.

Watermark

See-through printing feature

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Fibers bi-fluorescent

The bi-fluorescent fibres will become green/blue and yellow/red if held under UV light.

Security thread

The metallized security thread produces a multicolour fluorescence (rainbow) if seen against the light.

500 lei

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Security features of upgraded banknotes

1 Leu

10 lei

100 Lei

20 Lei

200 Lei

5 lei

50 Lei

500 Lei

Microlettering

Microlettering

Watermark

Security thread

Microlettering

See-through printing featuring figure

Security thread

Fluorescence under UV light

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Invisible printing fluorescent under UV light

See-through printing featuring figure

Security thread

Watermark

Security thread

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Microlettering

Watermark

Security thread

Microlettering

See-through printing featuring figure

Security thread

Fluorescence under UV light

Invisible printing fluorescent under UV light

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Watermark

See-through printing featuring figure

Security thread

Security thread

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Security thread

Raised print

Raised print

Raised print

Raised print

Watermark

Blind embossing

Blind embossing

Microlettering

Microlettering

See-through printing featuring figure

Fluorescence under UV light

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Security thread

Invisible printing fluorescent under UV light

Microletterin

Security thread

Watermark

See-through printing featuring figure

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Fibers bi-fluorescent

Security thread

Security thread

Raised print

Raised print

Raised print

Raised print

Watermark

Blind embossing

Blind embossing

Microlettering

Microlettering

Microlettering

See-through printing feature

Fluorescence under UV light

Fibers bi-fluorescent