The National Bank of Moldova puts into circulation the “Book Day” commemorative coin, as well as organizes a series of events dedicated to the National Reading Day
The new commemorative coin will join the series “Other”, it is minted from silver with an edition of 600 copies, its weight is 31,1 g, diameter - 37 mm and face value - 50 lei. Its reverse shows an open book with perspective elements, in the central plane there is a stylized human figure in the form of a flying bird, and in the upper part there is a semicircle inscription “o carte citată - avânt spre libertate” (a quoted book - momentum towards freedom). The coin was issued on the National Reading Day, which is celebrated in Moldova on February 14. The design of the “Book Day” commemorative coin was developed by Nelly Turcan. The coin is packed in a transparent capsule made of methacrylate and in a gift box, it is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity with a QR code, scanning which you go to the site of the National Bank with information about the characteristics of the coin. The certificate of authenticity is signed by the Governor of the NBM. At the same time, the National Bank has informed that it has prepared a series of events dedicated to the popularization of reading and financial education. Thus, during the day, within the Year of Eminescu, declared in Moldova, there are excursions to the National Bank's museum. The visitors will be able to get acquainted with the gold and silver coins dedicated to the outstanding personalities of the country, as well as with the monetary history of the country. In memory of the great poet Grigore Vieru, who would have turned 90 today, a special reading of his poetry will be held. There will also be a reading evening for children, with the participation of the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu. Besides, the NBM employees will participate in the campaign “Together for reading - donate a book to children”: they will donate collections of stories, poems, encyclopedias and educational books, which will be subsequently donated to kindergartens or schools. // 14.02.2025 - InfoMarket.
