10 Stotinki - Ferdinand I Pattern
1888 year| (Nickel alloy) | - | - |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Фердинанд I) (1887-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 10 Stotinki (0.10) |
| Currency | First lev (1881-1952) |
| Composition | (Nickel alloy) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#187426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within wreath.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
10
СТОТИНКИ
1888
Translation:
10 Stotinki
1888
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Stotinki - Ferdinand I (Pattern) 1888 coin from Bulgaria is a rare and unique coin that was never put into circulation. It was minted in 1888 as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a prototype or sample coin to test the design and production process. Only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors. The coin features an image of Ferdinand I, the first monarch of the Third Bulgarian State, on one side, and the Bulgarian coat of arms on the other. The use of nickel alloy in the coin's composition adds to its rarity and value, as it was a novel material for coin production at the time. Today, this coin is considered a valuable collector's item and a piece of Bulgarian history.