#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.

Virtual Tour

Exhibitions

“The Unbroken – Light Through Darkness”

22 – 26 August 2025,
Parliament of the Republic of Moldova
26 August – 26 September 2025,
National Museum of History of Moldova

The National Museum of History of Moldova, in partnership with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova, the Ministry of Culture, and the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, is honored to invite the public to the inauguration of the photographic exhibition "The Unbroken - Light Through Darkness," signed by Ukrainian photographer Serhii Himyush.

The exhibition is organized on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day, marked annually on 24 August, and will be open to the public at the Parliament until 26 August 2025. It will then be displayed on the exterior railings of the National Museum of History of Moldova until 26 September 2025. The vernissage will take place on Friday, 22 August 2025, at 10:00, in the main entrance hall of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

Originally from Chișinău, Serhii Himyush, aged 33, was severely injured in 2022 during a humanitarian mission in Ukraine. Despite his suffering, he transformed his personal experience into a powerful visual testimony of human resilience. His photographs capture not only the traces of war but also the faces of those who, amid tragedy, preserve their dignity, hope, and courage.

This collection of images documents not only the destruction caused by war but also the inner strength of people who choose to remain united, dignified, and full of hope. Serhii Himyush was gravely wounded during a humanitarian mission in the Kharkiv region, losing both legs. Nevertheless, his camera became once again an extension of his will-a means to bear witness, to heal, and to inspire.

Each photograph tells a story: evacuations, destroyed homes, gazes that speak of loss, but also of light. The exhibition offers a deeply human perspective on war, seen from within by someone who lived alongside those he photographed.

"The Unbroken - Light Through Darkness" is a tribute to Ukrainian resilience and a call for international solidarity. Moldova, the place of Serhii's childhood, thus becomes the host of a visual testimony that transcends borders and speaks of the courage to move forward.