Moldovan Euro Pattern Coins
Fantasy Only - Yet!
Moldova Euro Pattern Coins
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Moldova & The Euro
We believe that Moldova may eventually join the Euro, probably after 2004, along with about a dozen other countries. It is not known whether any official plans have been made to produce pattern designs for a set of Moldovan euro coins.
Political Considerations
Formerly ruled by Romania, Moldova became part of the Soviet Union at the close of World War II. Although independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Dniester River supporting the Slavic majority population, mostly Ukrainians and Russians, who have proclaimed a "Transnistria" republic. One of the poorest nations in Europe, Moldova became the first former Soviet state to elect a Communist as its president in 2001.
Unofficial Patterns
On a number of previous occasions, especially before major coinage changes, pattern coins have been produced as a design exercise or to test public opinion. Many of these have been privately produced. A privately produced pattern set of British euro coins has already been produced, and met with intense demand, despite almost negligible marketing. Original priced at around �40, these have changed hands for over �250 on e-bay.
We have not yet seen any suggested designs for Moldovan euro coins, but...
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Availability & Prices:
Moldovan euro sets
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Postage & Packing, Per Shipment:
- UK: At buyer's Risk �3.50 or
Fully Insured �9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
- USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured (Usually via Fedex or Datapost) $40
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.
Order Forms:
Britische EuroM�nzen
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