2 Leva (Bulgarian Presidency) 2018 front 2 Leva (Bulgarian Presidency) 2018 back
2 Leva (Bulgarian Presidency) 2018 photo
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2 Leva Bulgarian Presidency

2018 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring 9.0 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2018
Value
2 Leva 2 BGN = USD 1.13
Currency
Fourth lev (1999-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight
9.0 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#131726
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin features the logo of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2018; the inscription ‘Българско председателство на Съвета на ЕС’ (Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU) and ‘eu2018bg’ in circumference.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
Българско председателство на Съвета на ЕС
eu2018bg

Translation: Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU

Engraver: Vanya Dimitrova

Edge

Alternately serrated and flat sectors

Comment

Metal: Inner circle of goldish alloy – CuNiZn; outer ring of silvery alloy – CuNi

Interesting fact

The 2 Leva coin commemorating the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2018 features a unique design that incorporates both traditional Bulgarian motifs and modern elements. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a nickel brass center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring, adds to its distinctiveness and value as a collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  500000 - - - - - -

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