#Exhibit of the Month

The National Bank of Moldova annually issues commemorative or anniversary coins dedicated to various historical events, prominent cultural and scientific figures, the promotion of heritage and cultural traditions, architectural monuments, the flora and fauna of the Republic of Moldova, etc. A significant place in the coin series of the Republic of Moldova is held by those reflecting key milestones in the formation and development of our country. These coins are the subject of this mini-exhibition:

1-2. 5 Years Since the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova, 100 lei, 1996, AR; W: 28.28 g; D: 38.61 mm; mintage: 1,000 pcs. FB-23252-1,2.
3. 10 Years Since the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova, 100 lei, 2001, AR; W: 31.1 g; D: 37 mm; mintage: 1,000 pcs. FB-24305.
4. 20 Years Since the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova, 100 lei, 2011, AR; W: 31.1 g; D: 37 mm; mintage: 1,000 pcs. FB-29968-3.
5-7. 30 Years Since the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova, set; 50 lei; 2023; AR; W: 20 g; D: 32 mm; mintage: 500 pcs. The coins bear the inscriptions: "A sacred freedom", "My heart is Moldova", "As long as we live on this earth". PMC-423-425.
8. 20 Years Since the Introduction of the National Currency in the Republic of Moldova, 100 lei, 2013, AR; W: 28.28 g; 40 x 28 mm; mintage: 2,000 pcs. FB-29968-2.
9. Anniversary of the National Currency, 50 lei, 2023; AR; W: 31.1 g; D: 37 mm; mintage: 500 pcs. FB-PMC-870.
10. 20 Years Since the Adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, 100 lei, 2014; AR; W: 13.0 g; D: 28 mm; mintage: 1,000 pcs. FB-29968-1.

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"Belgica: A Legendary Expedition"

May 17 - May 31, 2025

The National Museum of History of Moldova, in partnership with the Polish Cultural Institute in Bucharest, is organizing the exhibition "Belgica: A Legendary Expedition" from May 17 to May 31, 2025, marking the 125th anniversary of the return of the Belgica expedition from Antarctica. The opening event will take place as part of the European Night of Museums program.

The Belgica Expedition (1897-1899), led by Adrien de Gerlache, was the first to spend an entire winter in Antarctica. The crew included renowned researchers such as Henryk Arctowski and Antoni Dobrowolski from Poland, Romanian biologist Emil Racoviță, and Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. In extreme cold and isolation, they conducted geophysical, meteorological, and biological studies that were fundamental to the understanding of the polar region.

The exhibition consists of five panels illustrating the expedition's course and its impact on subsequent polar research. Each panel corresponds to an episode of the podcast produced by the Polish Cultural Institute in Bucharest.

The "Belgica" podcast provides a complementary perspective on this landmark event in the history of polar exploration, created with the support of @A fost odata (Andra Carbunaru and Mariuca Mihailescu), Oana Paula Popa, Annabella Orosz, and Carla Stefania Duschka.

The exhibition "Belgica: A Legendary Expedition" will be open to visitors between May 17 and May 31, 2025, at the "Clio" Cinematheque of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Chișinău, 31 August 1989 Street, 121A.