Moldova 10 lei Red Book Wildlife Conservation Gopher Fauna silver coin 2007

This 2007 Moldova 10 Lei Proof silver coin celebrates the European Ground Squirrel, a small grassland mammal featured in Moldova's Red Book of protected wildlife. Part of the country's conservation-themed coin series, it highlights the importance of preserving vulnerable species and their natural habitats. The reverse portrays a European ground squirrel sitting upright among grasses and wild plants, with finely engraved fur, rounded ears, bright eyes, delicate whiskers, small paws and a bushy tail. The inscriptions CARTEA ROSIE, POPANDĂU COMUN and Spermophilus citellus identify the species and conservation theme. The obverse displays Moldova's national coat of arms, featuring an eagle holding a cross, olive branch and scepter, with a shield depicting an aurochs head, eight-pointed star, rose and crescent. The inscriptions REPUBLICA MOLDOVA, 2007 and 10 LEI complete this elegant silver issue. An attractive addition for collectors of wildlife, mammals and nature-themed coins.

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