#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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Symposium of Heraldry (11th Edition)

April 27, 2017

On April 27th, 2017, on the Day of the State Flag of the Republic of Moldova, in the conference room on the ground floor of the National Museum of History of Moldova was held the 11th edition of the Symposium of Heraldry. The scientific event was organized by „Paul Gore" Society of Genealogy, Heraldry and Archives in collaboration with the National Heraldic Commission by the President of the Republic of Moldova and the National Museum of History of Moldova.

The symposium focused on topics such as:
- historical evolution of heraldry, vexillology, political hymnology, sigillography, phaleristics and national uniformology;
- theoretical and practical aspects of the study of heraldry, vexillology, political hymnology, sigillography, phaleristics and uniformology;
- issues of numismatic, genealogical, epigraphic, ethnographic, and semiotic symbolism, with topics close to the scientific purpose of the symposium.

Five scientific papers were presented at the symposium: dr. Silviu Tabac (Apparatus of the President of the Republic of Moldova) - „About the flag of Ștefan cel Mare worn on September 12th, 1485 at Colomeea during the ceremony of veneration of the vassal of the King of Poland Cazimir IV Jagiełło (I)"; member correspondent Mariana Șlapac (Institute of Cultural Heritage of the ASM) - „Apotropaic signs with magical valences in the cities of the Principality of Moldavia"; Adelaida Chiroșca (National Museum of History of Moldova) - „A seal from the 19th century from the Assumption of the Virgin Monastery from Hârbovăț"; Nicolae Schițco (Apparatus of the President of the Republic of Moldova) - „Establishing the national state distinction system of the Republic of Moldova in 1992"; dr. Diana Nicoglo (Institute of Cultural Heritage of the ASM) - „The heraldic emblem of the Gagauz and Bulgarian settlements in the Republic of Moldova".

The event brought together representatives of academic and university circles, members of the Heraldic Cabinet within the Office of the President of the Republic of Moldova, researchers and museographers from national museums.