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20 Leva - Ferdinand I Independence
1912 year| Gold (.900) | 6.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Фердинанд I) (1887-1918) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 20 Leva |
| Currency | First lev (1881-1952) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Bulgarian coat of arms.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЦАРСТВО БЪЛГАРИЯ
20 ЛЕВА
1912
22∙СЕПТ∙1908
Translation:
The Tsardom Of Bulgaria
20 Leva
1912
22 September 1908
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: БОЖЕ ПАЗИ БЪЛГАРИЯ
Translation: God save Bulgaria
Comment
Official restrikes of this type were produced at the Bulgarian Mint in Sophia from 1967-68 and released prior to 2002; These pieces can be distinguished by their thicker, more widely spaced edge legends.This coin uses the Julian calendar (Bulgaria declared independence on 05 October 1908 according to the Gregorian calendar, and switched to the Gregorian calendar in 1916).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Leva - Ferdinand I (Independence) 1912 coin from Bulgaria is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bulgaria's independence from the Ottoman Empire. The coin features an image of Ferdinand I, the first king of Bulgaria, on one side, and the Bulgarian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 30,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Leva - Ferdinand I (Independence) 1912 coin.
