10 Leva (Cosmonauts) 1985 front 10 Leva (Cosmonauts) 1985 back
10 Leva (Cosmonauts) 1985 photo
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10 Leva Cosmonauts

1985 year
Silver (.640) 18.75 g 37.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
10 Leva (10&nbspBGL)
Currency
Third lev (1962-1999)
Composition
Silver (.640)
Weight
18.75 g
Diameter
37.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#25620
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Cosmonauts.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
Г. ИВАНОВ Н. РУКАВИШНИКОВ ВЛ. ДЖАНИБЕКОВ
ЖАН ЛУ КРЕТИЕН
АЛ. ИВАНЧЕНКОВ
КОСМОСЪТ - ЗА МИРНИ ЦЕЛИ

Translation:
Ivanov N. Rukavishnikov Vl. Janibekov
Jean Loг Chretien
Al. Ivanchenkov
Space for Peaceful Purposes

Engraver: Petar Georgiev

Edge

Serrated

Interesting fact

The 10 Leva (Cosmonauts) 1985 coin from Bulgaria features an image of a cosmonaut on the obverse side, which is unusual for a coin. The coin was issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first human spaceflight by a Bulgarian cosmonaut, Georgi Ivanov, who spent 11 days in space in 1979. The coin's design was created by the Bulgarian artist, Ivan Andreev, and it is considered a unique and collectible piece among coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985  7501 - - - - - -

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