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In memoriam: The Famine in Bessarabia 1946–1947

 


Commemorative coin from the “Historical events” series, in circulation since 17 April 2026.


Coin 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: 1000 units.

 

Obverse:

  • Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova
  • year of issue “2026”, inscription “REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” in a circular arc
  • “Ag 999”, face value “50 LEI” and “22,0 g” in exergue.

Reverse:

  • grain trucks accompanied by collectors, cracked earth, human silhouettes, the inscription "1946–1947 In memoriam:"
  • the inscription "Foametea din Basarabia" along an arc of a circle.


Design author (reverse) - Andrei POPA


 

 

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