Type details
| Country | Moldova |
| Currency | MDL |
| Denomination | 1 |
| Series | 2015 Issue |
| Series year | 2015 |
| Series range | 2015–present |
| Issue year | 2015 |
| Issuer | National Bank of Moldova |
| Issuer (native) | Banca Naţională a Moldovei |
| Signatures | Guvernator: D. N. (signature illegible) |
| Front portrait | Ştefan cel Mare (Stephen III of Moldavia) |
| Reverse subject | Mănăstirea Căpriana (Căpriana Monastery) |
| Themes | statesman, monarch, military, architecture, religion |
| Watermark | Integrated clear window with flower motif (polymer substrate) |
| Security features | hologram, see_through_register, optically_variable_ink, microprint |
| Colour palette | #8b6914,#d2b48c,#f5deb3 |
| Material | polymer |
| Dimensions (mm) | 110x54 |
| Language / script | Latin, Cyrillic |
| Languages | ro |
| Pick # | P-21 |
| Rarity | common |
| Legal status | in_circulation |
| Predecessor currency | Moldovan Cupon |
| Era | 1990_present |
| Default value (low) | 1.0 |
| Default value (high) | 3.0 |
| Value currency | USD |
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.
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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