#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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Exhibitions

“World through Camera Lens, 3rd Edition”

(January 27 – February 15, 2010)

The personal exhibition of the Italian photographer Pietro Pensa present 57 works, which reflect the beauty of Italian nature, majestic mountain landscapes of the Alps and Apennines as well as the inimitable nature of Sicily. There are also presented a number of photographs dedicated the Capriana Monastery in the Republic of Moldova.One of the aims of the exhibition is charity. The money gained from sale of the works will be donated to Chisinau families, which bring up orphaned children.

Pietro Pensa was born on January 27, 1960 in Busto Arsizio in the province of Vareze, near Switzerland. He is a design engineer. Pensa always took a great interest in photography, which he used to support certain ideas. In the early 1970s, by means of camera, he tried to draw public attention to ecologic problems. Later he was among initiators and establishers of “GRUPPO AUDIOVISIVI”, which in the late 1980s organized diverse events on history and natural science in the province of Vareze.

The whole of Europe, Turkey, Vietnam, Africa, North Pole – just a few routes that traveled in his car Pietro Pensa. His reports on journeys appear regularly in magazines published in large editions, such as “Gente Viaggi”, “Gente motori”, “Domenica del Corriere”.

Today Pensa continue to take photographs, organizing private exhibitions in Europe and attracting more and more followers and admirers of photographic art.

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