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1 MDL
P-P-21
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IMG_6927.HEIC
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Where & when
What's on the note
Front: Mănăstirea Căpriana (Căpriana Monastery) in northern Moldova, one of the oldest monasteries in the country, founded in the 15th century. The monastery complex served as an important spiritual and cultural center throughout Moldovan history and was restored after periods of abandonment during Soviet rule. The monastery is depicted with its characteristic twin-towered church set in a wooded hillside landscape.
Back: Ştefan cel Mare (Stephen III of Moldavia, reigned 1457–1504), the most celebrated ruler of medieval Moldavia. He successfully defended Moldovan independence against the Ottoman Empire, Hungary, and Poland in numerous military campaigns; canonized by the Romanian Orthodox Church in 1992. Stephen is honored as the founder of the modern Moldovan state and appears on multiple denominations of Moldovan currency. The portrait shows him wearing the traditional crown and royal regalia of medieval Moldavia.
How it was made
Signatures: Guvernator: D. N. (signature illegible)
Security features: hologram, see_through_register, optically_variable_ink, microprint
Moldova in Europe
Moldova in Europe. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
This is the 2015-dated polymer issue of the 1 leu note, part of Moldova's modern currency series introduced after independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The Moldovan leu was introduced in 1993, replacing the transitional Moldovan cupon. The 2015 series represents a redesign incorporating modern polymer substrate technology and enhanced security features. The pairing of Ştefan cel Mare with Căpriana Monastery emphasizes Moldova's medieval Christian heritage and national identity. The printed year 2015 and the BNM monogram appear on both sides. The circular stamp reads 'Pe un picior de pământ / De cuvâ gură de vară' (a folk saying). Serial number prefix 'A.' may indicate first production series.
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How it came to me
Light handling visible, slight center fold, otherwise crisp polymer note with intact security features
What it's worth now
Valuation history (1)
| date | low | high | currency | source | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-10 06:37:13 | 1.0 | 3.0 | USD | ai | from claude-sonnet-4-5 |
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