20 lei 1997 — Moldova ( Pick: 13 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 lei issued in Moldova in 1997. It is cataloged under Pick number 13. The dimensions of the note are 150 x 75 mm, and it features a blue-green color on a light green background with aqua and ochre underprinting. This note is signed by Leonid Talmaci, who served as the Governor of the National Bank from 1991 to 2009.
The printing of this note was handled by the Banque de France, located in Paris, France.
Moldova's currency was reformed after gaining independence in 1991, transitioning from the Soviet ruble to the leu.
The printing of this note was handled by the Banque de France, located in Paris, France.
Moldova's currency was reformed after gaining independence in 1991, transitioning from the Soviet ruble to the leu.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Leonid Talmaci, Governor of the National Bank (1991-2009)
- Date of issue
- 1992
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Colour
- Blue-green on light green, aqua and ochre underprint
- Dimensions
- 150 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 13
About this banknote
The National Bank of Moldova issued this series of 20 lei banknotes in 1997. This series was part of Moldova's efforts to solidify its national currency following its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The note was printed by the Banque de France, based in Paris, France.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Ștefan cel Mare, a notable historical figure. The back depicts the Soroca Fortress, an important historical landmark in Moldova. The note measures 150 x 75 mm and is rendered in shades of blue-green with light green, aqua, and ochre underprint.
