Bulgaria (Coins)

Area: 42,823 square miles                                                    Population: 8,970,000

Created in 1879, this principality was declared an independent Kingdom on September 22nd, 1908 by Ferdinand I in Tirnowo. Initially the Julian Calendar continued to be used by the Bulgarian people, hence the different dates given for example for Independence Day. Bulgaria has been a People’s Republic since September 15th, 1946.

Monetary System

100 Stotinki = 1 Lew

1881 (Heaton) Bulgaria 10 Stotinki (Br) - XF

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Obverse double crown over rampant lions. Rev. date & denomination within wreath. Deep dark chocolate brown, even in nature and with solid eye appeal. Minimal marks and wonderful sharp detail for the extra fine grade. This late 19th Century issue is a rare find in this condition. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

BULCN10S881

$12.50

1976 Bulgaria 1 Lew (Br) - Gem BU

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Obverse national arms. Rev. crossed pistol and knife. Gorgeous gem brilliant uncirculated example with full luster and minimal marks. Hard to find this nice. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

BULGCN1L976

$3.50

1978 (ND) Bulgaria 5 Leva (Ag) - PRF

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Silver issue

Obverse National Arms. Rev. 100th Anniversary of National Library. Highly reflective mirrored fields adorn this gorgeous proof with frosty devices. Attractive gold at very rim edge highlights. (Please note: fields appear dark in image due to reflective qualities.)

Item Number

Price

BULGCN5L978

$8.50

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