On 30th of December 2016, the National Bank of Moldova puts into circulation as legal tender and for numismatic purpose, commemorative coin 180 years since the construction of the "Nativity" Cathedral in Chișinău under Sanctuaries new coin series

Obverse:
on the central part – the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova; on the upper part – the year of issue „2016”; on the bottom part -the inscription „50 LEI”; following the coin circumference– the inscription „REPUBLICA MOLDOVA” is engraved in block letters.

Reverse:
on the central part – the image of the "Nativity" Cathedral from Chisinau; following the coin circumference, the inscriptions „180 DE ANI” and CATEDRALA „NAȘTEREA DOMNULUI” DIN CHIȘINĂU” are engraved in block letters.

Quality: Proof
Face value: 50 Lei
Metal: Silver
Purity: 0.999
Weight: 16,5g
Diameter: 30mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 250

Source of information: National Bank of Moldova www.bnm.md