1 leu face value banknote (May 1994 issue)

Features:

• Dimensions:  58 x 114 mm;
• Predominant colours, the front and the reverse side: yellow, green, brown and ochre;
•  Printed on a special paper, which has incorporated in its structure a watermark depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and a metallic vertical security thread;

The front side of the banknote: The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova, the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA", the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, a national multicolour ornament, two vertical decorative elements, the central rosette, the nominal value written in figures and words, the abbreviation "BNM", the facsimile " GUVERNATOR, L. Talmaci", the circle wording "PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI...", Victory Token - "V", the year of banknote issuance"1994", the banknote number and series, the inscription "FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR";

The reverse side of the banknote: The graphic image of "Mănăstirea Căpriana" within a frame and under it the inscription "MĂNĂSTIREA CĂPRIANA", the nominal value written in figures and words, two vertical decorative elements, the Coat of Arms of Ştefan cel Mare, the stylised images of the Column of Traian, the Column of Infinity and between them a crescent moon, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the abbreviation "BNM".

Security features:

• A dark outlining watermark, depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare directed towards the centre, visible if seen against light; 
• The metallic security thread incorporated between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare side and the central rosette, visible if seen against light;
• See-through feature: when the banknote is held against light the outline of the pattern of the sun on the front side and of the crescent moon on the reverse side as well as the circle of the sun and the circle within which the crescent moon is depicted must correspond perfectly. The letter "V" on the front side and the Column of Traian and the Infinite Column depicted on the reverse side combined together create a letter "M" (Moldova.

1 leu face value banknote (September 2010 issue)

Features:

• Dimensions:  58 x 114 mm;
• Predominant colours, the front and the reverse side: yellow, green, brown and ochre;
•  Printed on a special paper, which has incorporated in its structure a watermark depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and a metallic vertical security thread;

 The front side of the banknote: The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova, the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA", the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, a national multicolour ornament, two vertical decorative elements, the central rosette, the nominal value written in figures and words, the abbreviation "BNM", the facsimile " GUVERNATOR,  D. Drăguţanu", the circle wording "PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI...", Victory Token - "V", the year of banknote issuance "2010", the banknote number and series, the inscription "FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR";

The reverse side of the banknote: The graphic image of "Mănăstirea Căpriana" within a frame and under it the inscription "MĂNĂSTIREA CĂPRIANA", the nominal value written in figures and words, two vertical decorative elements, the Coat of Arms of Ştefan cel Mare, the stylised images of the Column of Traian, the Column of Infinity and between them a crescent moon, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the abbreviation "BNM".

Security features:

• A dark outlining watermark, depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare directed towards the centre, visible if seen against light; 
• The metallic security thread incorporated between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare side and the central rosette, visible if seen against light;
• See-through feature: when the banknote is held against light the outline of the pattern of the sun on the front side and of the crescent moon on the reverse side as well as the circle of the sun and the circle within which the crescent moon is depicted must correspond perfectly. The letter "V" on the front side and the Column of Traian and the Infinite Column depicted on the reverse side combined together create a letter "M" (Moldova.

5 lei face value banknote (April 1994 issue)

Features: 

• Dimensions: 58 x 114 mm;
• Predominant colours, the front and the reverse side: blue, violet and green; 
• Printed on a special paper, which has incorporated in its structure a watermark depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and a metallic vertical security thread.

 The front side of the banknote:  The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova, the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA", the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, a national multicolour ornament, two vertical decorative elements, the central rosette, the nominal value written in figures and words, the abbreviation "BNM", the facsimile " GUVERNATOR, L. Talmaci", the circle wording "PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI...", Victory Token - "V", the year of banknote issuance "1994", the banknote number and series, the inscription "FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR".

The reverse side of the banknote:  The graphic image of Biserica sf. Dumitru din Orhei within a frame and under it the inscription "BISERICA SF. DUMITRU DIN ORHEI", the nominal value written in figures and words, two vertical decorative elements, the Coat of Arms of Ştefan cel Mare, the stylised images of the Column of Traian, the Column of Infinity and between them a crescent moon, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the abbreviation "BNM".

Security features:

• A dark outlining watermark, depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare directed towards the centre, visible if seen against light;
• The metallic security thread incorporated between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and the central rosette, visible if seen against light;
• See-through feature: when the banknote is held against light the outline of the pattern of the sun on the front side and of the crescent moon on the reverse side as well as the circle of the sun and the circle within which the crescent moon is depicted must correspond perfectly. The letter "V" on the front side and the Column of Traian and the Infinite Column depicted on the reverse side combined together create a letter " M" (Moldova).

10 lei face value banknote (May 1994 issue)

Features:

• Dimensions: 61 x 121 mm;
• Predominant colours, the front and the reverse side: red, violet and golden ochre;
• Printed on a special paper, which has incorporated in its structure a watermark depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and a metallic security thread.

 The front side of the banknote: The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova, the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA", the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, a national multicolour ornament, two vertical decorative elements, the central rosette, the nominal value written in figures and words, the abbreviation "BNM", the facsimile " GUVERNATOR, L. Talmaci", the circle wording "PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI...", Victory Token - "V", the year of banknote issuance "1994", the banknote number and series, the inscription "FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR".

The reverse side of the banknote: The graphic image of Mănăstirea Hîrjauca within a frame and under it the inscription "MĂNĂSTIREA HÎRJAUCA", the nominal value written in figures and words, two vertical decorative elements, the Coat of Arms of Ştefan cel Mare, the stylised images of the Column of Traian, the Column of Infinity and between them a crescent moon, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the abbreviation "BNM".

Security features:

•  A dark outlining watermark, depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare directed towards the centre, visible if seen against light;
• The metallic security thread incorporated between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and the central rosette, visible if seen against light;
• See-through feature: when the banknote is held against light the outline of the pattern of the sun on the front side and of the crescent moon on the reverse side as well as the circle of the sun and the circle within which the crescent moon is depicted must correspond perfectly. The letter "V" on the front side and the Column of Traian and the Infinite Column depicted on the reverse side combined together create a letter " M" (Moldova).

20 lei face value banknote (November 1993 issue)

Features:

• Dimensions: 61 x 121 mm;
• Predominant colours, the front and the reverse side: green and yellow;
• Printed on a special paper, which has incorporated in its structure a watermark depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and a metallic vertical security thread.

 The front side of the banknote: The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova, the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA", the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, a national multicolour ornament, two vertical decorative elements, the central rosette, the nominal value written in figures and words, the abbreviation "BNM", the facsimile " GUVERNATOR, L. Talmaci", the circle wording "PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI...", Victory Token - "V", the year of banknote issuance "1994", the banknote number and series, the inscription "FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR".

The reverse side of the banknote: The graphic image of Cetatea Soroca within a frame and under it the inscription "CETATEA SOROCA", the nominal value written in figures and words, two vertical decorative elements, the Coat of Arms of Ştefan cel Mare, the stylised images of the Column of Traian, the Column of Infinity and between them a crescent moon, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the abbreviation "BNM".

Security features:

•  A dark outlining watermark, depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare directed towards the centre, visible if seen against light;
• The metallic security thread incorporated between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and the central rosette, visible if seen against light;
• See-through feature: when the banknote is held against light the outline of the pattern of the sun on the front side and of the crescent moon on the reverse side as well as the circle of the sun and the circle within which the crescent moon is depicted must correspond perfectly. The letter "V" on the front side and the Column of Traian and the Infinite Column depicted on the reverse side combined together create a letter " M" (Moldova).

20 lei face value banknote (September 2010 issue)

Features:

• Dimensions: 61 x 121 mm;
• Predominant colours, the front and the reverse side: green and yellow;
• Printed on a special paper, which has incorporated in its structure a watermark depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and a metallic vertical security thread.

 The front side of the banknote: The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova, the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA", the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, a national multicolour ornament, two vertical decorative elements, the central rosette, the nominal value written in figures and words, the abbreviation "BNM", the facsimile " GUVERNATOR, D. Drăguţanu", the circle wording "PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI...", Victory Token - "V", the year of banknote issuance "2010", the banknote number and series, the inscription "FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR".

The reverse side of the banknote: The graphic image of Cetatea Soroca within a frame and under it the inscription "CETATEA SOROCA", the nominal value written in figures and words, two vertical decorative elements, the Coat of Arms of Ştefan cel Mare, the stylised images of the Column of Traian, the Column of Infinity and between them a crescent moon, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the abbreviation "BNM".

Security features:

•  A dark outlining watermark, depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare directed towards the centre, visible if seen against light;
• The metallic security thread incorporated between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and the central rosette, visible if seen against light;
• See-through feature: when the banknote is held against light the outline of the pattern of the sun on the front side and of the crescent moon on the reverse side as well as the circle of the sun and the circle within which the crescent moon is depicted must correspond perfectly. The letter "V" on the front side and the Column of Traian and the Infinite Column depicted on the reverse side combined together create a letter " M" (Moldova).

50 lei face value banknote (May 1994 issue)

Features:

• Dimensions: 61 x 121 mm;
• Predominant colours, the front and the reverse side: red-violet;
• Printed on a special paper, which has incorporated in its structure a watermark depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and a metallic vertical security thread. 

 The front side of the banknote: The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova, the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA", the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, a national multicolour ornament, two vertical decorative elements, the central rosette, the nominal value written in figures and words, the abbreviation "BNM", the facsimile " GUVERNATOR, L. Talmaci", the circle wording "PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI...", Victory Token - "V", the year of banknote issuance "1994", the banknote number and series, the inscription "FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR".

The reverse side of the banknote: The graphic image of Mănăstirea Hîrbovăţ within a frame and under it the inscription "MĂNĂSTIREA HÎRBOVĂŢ", the nominal value written in figures and words, two vertical decorative elements, the Coat of Arms of Ştefan cel Mare, the stylised images of the Column of Traian, the Column of Infinity and between them a crescent moon, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the abbreviation "BNM".

Security features:

• A dark outlining watermark, depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare directed towards the centre, visible if seen against light;
• The metallic security thread incorporated between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and the central rosette, visible if seen against light;
• See-through feature: when the banknote is held against light the outline of the pattern of the sun on the front side and of the crescent moon on the reverse side as well as the circle of the sun and the circle within which the crescent moon is depicted must correspond perfectly. The letter "V" on the front side and the Column of Traian and the Infinite Column depicted on the reverse side combined together create a letter " M" (Moldova).

100 lei face value banknote (September 1995 issue)

Features:

• Dimensions: 61 x 121 mm;
• Predominant colours, the front and the reverse side: pink, brown, yellow;
• Printed on a special paper, which has incorporated in its structure a watermark depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and a metallic vertical security thread.

 The front side of the banknote: The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova, the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA", the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, a national multicolour ornament, two vertical decorative elements, the central rosette, the nominal value written in figures and words, the abbreviation "BNM", the facsimile " GUVERNATOR, L. Talmaci", the circle wording "PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI...", Victory Token - "V", the year of banknote issuance "1994", the banknote number and series, the inscription "FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR".

The reverse side of the banknote: The graphic image of Cetatea Tighina within a frame and under it the inscription "CETATEA TIGHINA", the nominal value written in figures and words, two vertical decorative elements, the Coat of Arms of Ştefan cel Mare, the stylised images of the Column of Traian, the Column of Infinity and between them a crescent moon, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the abbreviation "BNM".

 Security features: 

• A dark outlining watermark, depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare directed towards the centre, visible if seen against light;
• The metallic security thread incorporated between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and the central rosette, visible if seen against light;
• See-through feature: when the banknote is held against light the outline of the pattern of the sun on the front side and of the crescent moon on the reverse side as well as the circle of the sun and the circle within which the crescent moon is depicted must correspond perfectly. The letter "V" on the front side and the Column of Traian and the Infinite Column depicted on the reverse side combined together create a letter " M" (Moldova).

200 lei face value banknote (September 1995 issue)

Features:

•  Dimensions: 66 x 133 mm;
• Predominant colours, the front and the reverse side: pink, violet, orange, and ochre;
• Printed on a special paper, which has incorporated in its structure a watermark depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and a metallic security thread.

 The front side of the banknote: The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA", the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, a national multicolour ornament, three vertical decorative elements, the central rosette, the nominal value written in figures and words, the abbreviation "BNM", the facsimile " GUVERNATOR, L. Talmaci", the circle wording "PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI...", Victory Token - "V", the year of banknote issuance "1992", the banknote number and series, the inscription FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR".

The reverse side of the banknote: The graphic image of Chişinău Mayoralty within a frame and under it the inscription " Primaria Municipiului Chişinău", the nominal value written in figures and words, three vertical decorative elements, the Coat of Arms of Ştefan cel Mare, the stylised images of the Column of Traian, the Column of Infinity and between them a crescent moon, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the abbreviation "BNM".

 Security features:

• A dark outlining watermark, depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare directed towards the centre, visible if seen against light;
• The metallic security thread incorporated between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and the central rosette, visible if seen against light;
• See-through feature: when the banknote is held against light the outline of the pattern of the sun on the front side and of the crescent moon on the reverse side as well as the circle of the sun and the circle within which the crescent moon is depicted must correspond perfectly. The letter "V" on the front side and the Column of Traian and the Infinite Column depicted on the reverse side combined together create a letter " M" (Moldova).

500 lei face value banknote (September 1995 issue)

Features:

• Dimensions: 66 x 133 mm;
• Predominant colours, the front and the reverse side: light green, orange and grey;
• Printed on a special paper, which has incorporated in its structure a watermark depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and a metallic security thread.

The front side of the banknote: The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA", the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, a national multicolour ornament, three vertical decorative elements, the central rosette, the nominal value written in figures and words, the abbreviation "BNM", the facsimile " GUVERNATOR, L. Talmaci", the circle wording "PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI...", Victory Token - "V", the year of banknote issuance "1992", the banknote number and series, the inscription "FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR".

The reverse side of the banknote:

The graphic image of Chisinau Cathedral within a rectangular frame and under it the inscription "Chişinău. Catedrala", the nominal value written in figures and words, three vertical decorative elements, the Coat of Arms of Ştefan cel Mare, the stylised images of the Column of Traian, the Column of Infinity and between them a crescent moon, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the abbreviation "BNM".

 Security features:

•  A dark outlining watermark, depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare directed towards the centre, visible if seen against light;
• The metallic security thread incorporated between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and the central rosette, visible if seen against light;
• See-through feature: when the banknote is held against light the outline of the pattern of the sun on the front side and of the crescent moon on the reverse side as well as the circle of the sun and the circle within which the crescent moon is depicted must correspond perfectly. The letter "V" on the front side and the Column of Traian and the Infinite Column depicted on the reverse side combined together create a letter " M" (Moldova).

1000 lei face value banknote (September 1995 issue)

Features:

• Dimensions: 66 x 133 mm;
• Predominant colours, the front and the reverse side: light violet, dark violet, light blue and dark blue;
• Printed on a special paper, which has incorporated in its structure a watermark depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and a metallic vertical security thread.

 The front side of the banknote: The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the inscription "REPUBLICA MOLDOVA", the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare, a national multicolour ornament, three vertical decorative elements, the central rossete, the nominal value written in figures and words, the abbreviation "BNM", the facsimile "GUVERNATOR, L. Talmaci", the circle wording "PE-UN PICIOR DE PLAI, PE-O GURA DE RAI...", Victory Token - "V", the year of banknote issuance "1992", the banknote number and series, the inscription "FALSIFICARE ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR".

The reverse side of the banknote:The graphic image of the former building of the Parlament of the Republic of Moldova within a frame under it the inscription "Parlamentul Republicii Moldova", the nominal value written in figures and words, three vertical decorative elements, the composition of flags, the Coat of Arms of Ştefan cel Mare, the stylised images of the Column of Traian, the Column of Infinity and between them a crescent moon, the name of the issuing bank "BANCA NAŢIONALĂ A MOLDOVEI", the abbreviation "BNM".

 Security features:

•  A dark outlining watermark, depicting the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare directed towards the centre, visible if seen against light;
• The metallic security thread incorporated between the portrait of Ştefan cel Mare and the central rosette, visible if seen against light;
• See-through feature: when the banknote is held against light the outline of the pattern of the sun on the front side and of the crescent moon on the reverse side as well as the circle of the sun and the circle within which the crescent moon is depicted must correspond perfectly. The letter "V" on the front side and the Column of Traian and the Infinite Column depicted on the reverse side combined together create a letter " M" (Moldova).

Source: bnm.md