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Geodezic Arch Struve


Commemorative coin from the series „Monuments of Moldova”, in circulation since June 15, 2009.

Coin features:

• face value: 50 lei;
• quality: proof;
• type of metal: silver;
• fineness: 925/1000;
• weight: 16,5 grams;
• diameter: 30 mm;
• shape: round;
• edge: plain;
• mintage: 500 examples.

 

Obverse:

  • on the central part – the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova;
  • on the upper part - figure „2009”;
  • on the bottom part -the inscription „50 LEI”;
  • following the coin circumference– the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA" is engraved in block letters.
     
 

Reverse:

  • on the central part – the map of Republic of Moldova, on which is placed the Geodezic Arch Struve, the geodezic point Rudi and the geographic coordinates, on the upper part- inscription „RUDI” ;
  • on the upper part, following the coin circumference – the inscription „ARCUL GEODEZIC STRUVE”is engraved in block letters.

     

 


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