Moldovan cupon explained

Image 1:1000 cupon. Moldova, 1993 a.jpg
Image Title 1:1,000 cupon banknote
Date Of Introduction:1992
Plural:cupoane
Used Banknotes:50, 200, 1,000, and 5,000 cupoane
Issuing Authority:National Bank of Moldova
Date Of Withdrawal:1993
Replaced By Currency:Moldovan leu
Obsolete:yes

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.