5 Leva (Baba Marta) 2005 front 5 Leva (Baba Marta) 2005 back
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5 Leva Baba Marta

2005 year
Copper-nickel 15 g 34.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
5 Leva 5 BGN = USD 2.82
Currency
Fourth lev (1999-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
15 g
Diameter
34.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#39768
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin depicts a traditional Bulgarian token - martenitsa - and the text ‘HAPPY BABA MARTA’ is inscribed in circumference.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ЧЕСТИТА БАБА МАРТА

Translation: CHASTITY BABA MARTA

Engraver: Vanya Dimitrova

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Baba Marta (Grandma March) coin, issued in 2005, is a non-circulating coin from Bulgaria that features an image of a traditional Bulgarian woman's costume on one side and the Bulgarian coat of arms on the other. The coin is made of copper-nickel and weighs 15 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was issued to celebrate the month of March, which is known as "Baba Marta" in Bulgarian culture. The coin's design is meant to symbolize the country's rich cultural heritage and the importance of traditional Bulgarian clothing.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  10000 - - - - - -

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