1 Lev (Liberation From Turks) 1969 front 1 Lev (Liberation From Turks) 1969 back
1 Lev (Liberation From Turks) 1969 photo
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1 Lev Liberation From Turks

1969 year
Nickel brass 8.0 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1969
Value
1 Lev (1&nbspBGL)
Currency
Third lev (1962-1999)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
8.0 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
2.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10123
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Monument. Dates.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 1878 1968

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Liberation From Turks coin was issued in 1969 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bulgaria's liberation from Ottoman rule. The coin features an image of a Bulgarian soldier holding a flag and a shield, symbolizing the country's struggle for independence. The coin's design was created by the renowned Bulgarian artist, Ivan Minekov, who was known for his work in sculpture and medal design.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  1290373 - - - - - -

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