20 Leva (Slavonic Alphabet) 1963 front 20 Leva (Slavonic Alphabet) 1963 back
20 Leva (Slavonic Alphabet) 1963 photo

20 Leva Slavonic Alphabet

1963 year
Gold (.900) 16.89 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1963
Value
20 Leva (20&nbspBGL)
Currency
Third lev (1962-1999)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
16.89 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#60451
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Cyril and Methodius.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
КИРИЛЛ И МЕТОДИЙ ∙ СЛАВЯНСКА ПИСМЕНОСТ
∙ 863-1963 ∙

Translation: Cyril and Methodius ∙ Slavic writing

Engraver: Alexander Poplilov

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 20 Leva (Slavonic Alphabet) 1963 from Bulgaria made of Gold (.900) weighing 16.89 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the Slavonic alphabet, which was used in Bulgaria during the Middle Ages. The coin's design includes an image of the Cyrillic alphabet, which was developed in the 9th century by Saint Cyril, a Byzantine monk, and his brother Saint Methodius. The Cyrillic alphabet was used to translate Christian texts into the Slavic languages and played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in Eastern Europe. The coin's design is a nod to Bulgaria's rich cultural heritage and history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1963  3000 - - - - - -

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