20 lei 1999 — Moldova ( Pick: 13 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 lei issued in Moldova in 1999. It is cataloged under Pick number 13. The note features a color scheme of light green, orange, and grey and is printed on special paper with an incorporated watermark and a metallic security thread.
The dimensions of the banknote are 66 x 133 mm. It is signed by L. Talmaci and produced by the National Bank of Moldova.
Moldova introduced its first banknotes in 1993, circulating various denominations as part of its new currency system.
The dimensions of the banknote are 66 x 133 mm. It is signed by L. Talmaci and produced by the National Bank of Moldova.
Moldova introduced its first banknotes in 1993, circulating various denominations as part of its new currency system.
Specifications
- Signed by
- L. Talmaci
- Date of issue
- December 1999
- Printing office
- National Bank of Moldova
- Paper
- special paper with incorporated watermark and metallic security thread
- Colour
- light green, orange and grey
- Dimensions
- 66 x 133 mm
- Amount produced
- not specified
- Pick catalog
- 13
About this banknote
The National Bank of Moldova issued this 20 lei banknote in 1999. This series was introduced to stabilize and modernize the Moldovan currency during a time of economic restructuring following the country's independence in 1991.
The front side features a portrait of Stephen the Great, a historical figure in Moldova, along with inscriptions and the official signature of L. Talmaci. The back side illustrates the Soroca Fortress, a significant Moldovan landmark. The banknote, designated as Pick 13, is printed on special paper with watermarked and metallic security thread elements for enhanced security.
