20 Leva Sofia - 100 Years the Capital of Bulgaria; Proof
1979 year| Silver (.900) | 32.0 g | 42.0 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1946-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 20 Leva (20 BGL) |
| Currency | Third lev (1962-1999) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 32.0 g |
| Diameter | 42.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Female head.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
СОФИЯ - СТО ГОДИНИ СТОЛИЦА НА БЪЛГАРИЯ
1879 - 1979 *
Translation: Sofia - 100 years as Capital of Bulgaria
Engravers: Stefan Nenov, Georgi Chapkunov
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: РАСТЕ, НО НЕ СТАРЕЕ
Translation: Ever Growing, Never Old
Interesting fact
The 20 Leva coin (Sofia - 100 Years the Capital of Bulgaria; Proof) 1979 from Bulgaria is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It was made of silver (.900) and weighs 32.0 grams. This coin is particularly interesting because it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Sofia as the capital of Bulgaria, and its design features an image of the city's skyline and landmarks, such as the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Ivan Vazov National Theatre.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Leva (Sofia - 100 Years the Capital of Bulgaria; Proof) 1979 coin.
