32 mm diameter, 14.14 g, silver 92.5%, flat edge denomination "100 RUBLEI" (Cyrillic), coat of arms of the self proclaimed republic of Transnistria (bearing hammer and sickle), inscription · PRIDNESTROVSKII RESPUBLIKANSKII BANK · (Cyrillic) meaning "[TRANS] NISTRIAN REPUBLICAN BANK", year 2004	bust of Anton G. Rubinstein, a laurel wreath and a staff with musical signs (the beginning of a composition named Barcarole), inscription A.G. RUBINSTEIN (with Cyrillic letters) and years 1829 - 1894 Mintage: 500 coins

The great Russian composer, pianist and conductor Anton Rubinstein was born in the village of Ofatinţi on the left bank of River Nistru - village placed between Rîbniţa and Zăzuleni.

There are coins issued by Transnistria. Knowing one might rightfully be wondering what is Transnistria about, we tried to depict on the site the issue as best as we could. Click the links below to clarify yourself.

For further information confront the Modern and contemporary history section inside the Brief and Comprehensive History of Romanians and Romania page.

Why Transnistrian Coins on Romanian Coins?

Because Transnistrian coins are held in their pockets and used as such by Romanian speaking Romanians on their native land.