1 Lev (Russo-Bulgarian friendship) 1981 front 1 Lev (Russo-Bulgarian friendship) 1981 back
1 Lev (Russo-Bulgarian friendship) 1981 photo
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1 Lev Russo-Bulgarian friendship

1981 year
Copper-nickel 13.2 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
1 Lev (1&nbspBGL)
Currency
Third lev (1962-1999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
13.2 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12384
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Flags of Bulgaria and Soviet Union.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ДРУЖБА НАВЕКИ
1981

Translation: Friendship forever

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1981 Russo-Bulgarian friendship coin was designed by the renowned Bulgarian artist, Ivan Minekov. The coin features an image of a Bulgarian and a Russian soldier standing together, symbolizing the friendship and unity between the two nations. The coin's design was meant to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of the Bulgarian state and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and Russia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  50000 - - - - - -

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