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10 Leva First Railroad in Bulgaria
2016 year| Silver (.925) | 23.33 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 10 Leva 10 BGN = USD 5.64 |
| Currency | Fourth lev (1999-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 23.33 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
The reverse features an image of a railway station and a train composition; the text ‘150 ГОДИНИ’ (150 Years), ‘ПЪРВА ЖЕЛЕЗОПЪТНА ЛИНИЯ В БЪЛГАРИЯ’ (the First Railroad in Bulgaria) and ‘РУСЕ – ВАРНА’ (Ruse – Varna) inscribed on two lines in circumference.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПЪРВА ЖЕЛЕЗОПЪТНА ЛИНИЯ В БЪЛГАРИЯ
РУСЕ – ВАРНА
150 ГОДИНИ
Translation:
The First Railroad in Bulgaria
Ruse – Varna
150 Years
Designer: Todor Todorov
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Leva coin (First Railroad in Bulgaria) 2016 from Bulgaria is a unique coin that features a train locomotive on its obverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins. The locomotive depicted on the coin is a replica of the first steam locomotive that was used on the first railroad line in Bulgaria, which was opened in 1866. The coin's design is meant to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the first railroad line in Bulgaria.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Leva (First Railroad in Bulgaria) 2016 coin.
