Basic Country Data:
Country ISO Code: MD
Official Language: Romanian
Language ISO Code: ro
Current Official Currency: Moldovan leu
Current Currency ISO Code: MDL

Romanian — Official Language

• Romanian is the official language of the Republic of Moldova, recognized by the Constitution and national legislation.

• In 2023, the official designation of the language was changed from "Moldovan" to "Romanian" to reflect the correct linguistic identity.

• Romanian is spoken by the majority of the population and used in public administration, education, media, and official documents.

• The official alphabet is Latin, although in some separatist regions (Transnistria) the Cyrillic alphabet is still used for the Moldovan language.

Moldovan Leu (MDL) — Current Official Currency

ISO Code: MDL
Singular Name: Moldovan leu
Plural Name: Moldovan lei
Monetary Subdivision: 1 leu = 100 bani
Subdivision Name Singular: ban
Subdivision Name Plural: bani
Initial Production Date: 1993
Final Production Date: ongoing
Initial Circulation Date: 1993
Final Circulation Date: currently in circulation
Mint: National Mint of Moldova
Issuing Bank: National Bank of Moldova
Coin Denominations: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 bani; 1, 2, 5 lei
Banknote Denominations: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 lei
Designs / Symbols:

• Coins and banknotes feature Moldovan national symbols, historical personalities, and cultural elements.

• Banknotes include modern security features and images representing national heritage.
  Economic Historical Context:

• The Moldovan leu was introduced in 1993 to replace the Soviet ruble after Moldova’s independence.

• It has undergone reforms to control inflation and stabilize the economy.

• It is the only officially recognized currency in circulation in most of the country, except the separatist Transnistria region where the Transnistrian ruble circulates.
  Current Circulation Status: active and widely used throughout the country
  Issuing Authority: National Bank of Moldova
  Relevant Legislation: national legislation and regulations of the National Bank of Moldova

This report provides the status of Romanian as the official language of Moldova and details about the Moldovan leu as the current official currency, including coin and banknote features, historical context, and circulation status.