10 Stotinki (2nd Coat of Arms; standard legend) 1974-1990 front 10 Stotinki (2nd Coat of Arms; standard legend) 1974-1990 back
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10 Stotinki 2nd Coat of Arms; standard legend

 
Copper-nickel 1.6 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1974-1990
Value
10 Stotinki (0.10&nbspBGL)
Currency
Third lev (1962-1999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1983
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Denomination above the date flanked by wheat on both sides

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
10
СТОТИНКИ
1974

Translation:
10
Stotinki
1974

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Stotinki coin from Bulgaria, which was in circulation from 1974 to 1990, features the second coat of arms of Bulgaria on its obverse side. This coat of arms was adopted in 1971 and features a lion standing on a shield with the Bulgarian flag, surrounded by wheat ears and a wreath of laurel leaves. The use of this coat of arms on the coin was a symbol of national pride and identity during the communist era in Bulgaria.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974  - - - - - -
1979  2000 - - - - - -
1980  2000 - - - - - -
1988  - - - - - -
1989  - - - - - -
1990  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Stotinki (2nd Coat of Arms; standard legend) 1974-1990 coin.