Moldovan leu - wikipedia Moldovan leu Moldovan leu leu moldovenesc ( Romanian ) 1 Leu note obverse and reverse ISO 4217 Code MDL Denominations Subunit 1 / 100 ban Plural lei ban bani Banknotes 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 lei Coins 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 bani, 1 leu, 5 lei. Demographics User ( s ) Moldova ( except Transnistria ) Issuance Central bank National Bank of Moldova Website www.bnm.md Valuation Inflation 7.4 % Source The World Factbook, 2010 est. The leu ( ISO 4217 code MDL ) is the currency of Moldova. Like the Romanian leu, the Moldovan leu ( pl. lei ) is subdivided into 100 bani ( singular : ban ). The name of the currency originates in Romania and means `` lion ''. Contents 1 History 2 Coins 3 Banknotes 4 Exchange rates 5 See also 6 References 7 External links History Between 1918 and 1940 and again between 1941 and 1944, when Moldova was part of Romania, the Romanian leu was used in what was then the eastern part of the broader Romanian region of Moldavia ( Moldova in Romanian ). The Moldovan leu was established on 29 November 1993, following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the creation of the independent republic of Moldova. It replaced the temporary cupon currency at a rate of 1 leu = 1000 cupon. In Transnistria, an unrecognized state claimed in whole by Moldova, the Transnistrian ruble is used instead. The currency is not honoured by Moldova or any other state. Coins In November 1993 coins of 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 bani in aluminium as well as nickel - plated - steel 1 and 5 leu coins were put in circulation. The aluminium 50 bani, nickel - plated - steel 1 and 5 leu coins were later withdrawn from circulation. Starting January 1998 the aluminium 50 bani was replaced by one constructed of brass - clad steel. No new 1 - and 5 leu coins have been issued. 1 - Ban coins were last minted in 2006. They remain legal tender, but are rarely seen in circulation, effectively leading to `` Swedish rounding ''. Since 1996 several commemorative coins for collectors have been issued. A complete listing can be found here. Coins of the leu ( 1993 -- present ) Image Value Technical parameters Description Date of Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse minting issue withdrawal lapse 1 ban 14, 5 mm 0, 67g aluminium plain Denomination, year Coat of arms of Moldova, country name 1993 ~ 2006 November 1993 Current * 5 bani 16 mm 0, 75 g 1993 ~ present Current 10 bani 16, 6 mm 0, 85 g 25 bani 17, 5 mm 0, 95 g 50 bani 19 mm 1, 07 g 1993 ? ? 50 bani 19 mm 3, 1 g Brass clad steel reeded Denomination, year Coat of arms of Moldova, country name 1997 ~ present January 1998 1 leu 19, 5 mm 3, 32 g Nickel clad steel plain Denomination, year Coat of arms of Moldova, country name 1992 November 1993 ? ? 5 lei 21, 5 mm 3, 6 g plain 1993 These images are to scale at 2.5 pixels per millimetre. For table standards, see the coin specification table. Officially in circulation, but not used in practice Banknotes There have been two series of Moldovan leu banknotes. The first series was short - lived and only included 1, 5, and 10 lei. The front of all of these notes -- and all subsequent notes -- feature a portrait of Ștefan cel Mare ( Stephen the Great, also known as Stephen III of Moldavia ), the prince of Moldavia from 1457 to 1504. The first two lines of the Miorița ( The Little Ewe ) ballad appear on the back, printed vertically between the denomination numeral and the vignette of the fortress. The Miorița is an old Romanian pastoral ballad considered one of the most important pieces of Romanian folklore. The lines `` Pe - un picior de plai, Pe - o gură de rai '' translate as `` Near a low foothill, at Heaven 's doorsill. '' Second Series Image Value Main Colour Description Date of Obverse Reverse Obverse Reverse Watermark first printing issue 1 leu 114 × 58 mm Yellow Stephen III Căpriana monastery As portrait May 1994 5 lei Cyan St. Dumitru Church, Orhei April 1994 10 lei 121 × 61 mm Red Hârjauca monastery May 1994 20 lei Green Soroca Fort 1992 November 1993 50 lei Pink Hârbovăț monastery May 1994 100 lei Orange Tighina Fort September 1995 200 lei 133 × 66 mm Purple Chișinău City Hall 500 lei Orange and green Chișinău Cathedral December 1999 1000 lei Blue Presidential Palace October 2003 For table standards, see the banknote specification table. This article is in a list format that may be better presented using prose. You can help by converting this article to prose, if appropriate. Editing help is available. ( October 2011 ) On the front side of each banknote only one man is represented - the best - known ruler of Moldavia - Ștefan cel Mare ( Stephen the Great ). The first two lines of the Miorița ballad are written in the white circle on the front side of each banknote. On the back side of all the banknotes there are depicted Trajan 's Column and The Endless Column. Exchange rates Current MDL exchange rates From Google Finance : AUD CAD CHF EUR GBP HKD JPY USD RON RUB UAH From Yahoo ! Finance : AUD CAD CHF EUR GBP HKD JPY USD RON RUB UAH From XE : AUD CAD CHF EUR GBP HKD JPY USD RON RUB UAH From OANDA : AUD CAD CHF EUR GBP HKD JPY USD RON RUB UAH From fxtop.com : AUD CAD CHF EUR GBP HKD JPY USD RON RUB UAH See also Economy of Moldova References Jump up ^ `` Coins, National Bank of Moldova ''. bnm.md. Retrieved 6 January 2013. Jump up ^ `` Moldova Coins ''. numista.com. Retrieved 9 September 2014. Jump up ^ `` FAQ, National Bank of Moldova ''. bnm.md. Retrieved 6 January 2013. Jump up ^ `` Commemorative Coins, National Bank of Moldova ''. bnm.md. Retrieved 6 January 2013. Jump up ^ `` National Bank of Moldova ''. bnm.md. Retrieved 16 January 2014. 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Question: what type of currency is used in moldova
Answer: leu