Unit | |
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Plural | cupoane |
Denominations | |
Banknotes | 50, 200, 1,000, and 5,000 cupoane |
Demographics | |
Date of introduction | 1992 |
Date of withdrawal | 1993 |
Replaced by | Moldovan leu |
User(s) | Moldova |
Issuance | |
Central bank | National Bank of Moldova |
Website | www |
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete. |
The cupon was the temporary currency of Moldova between 1992 and 1993. It replaced the Soviet rouble at par and was replaced by the leu at a rate of 1 leu = 1,000 cupoane. Notes issued included 50, 200, 1,000, and 5,000 cupoane. It was issued only in paper form.
Preceded by: Soviet rouble Reason: independence from the USSR | Currency of Moldova 1992 – 1993 | Succeeded by: Moldovan leu Ratio: 1 leu = 1,000 cupons |
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