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5 Leva - Boris III
1943 year| Nickel clad steel | 9 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| King | Boris III (Борис III) (1918-1943) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 5 Leva |
| Currency | First lev (1881-1952) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Krum the Fearsome (Khan of Bulgaria in 803-814) on horseback hunts lion with a dog.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
КРУМЪ
814
Translation: Krum
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of King Boris III on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Bulgarian coat of arms and the year of issue, 1943. This coin was issued during World War II, when Bulgaria was an ally of Nazi Germany. However, after the war, the communist government of Bulgaria abolished the monarchy and replaced the coinage with new designs that reflected the country's new political ideology. As a result, coins like the 5 Leva - Boris III 1943 became a relic of a bygone era and are now highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 36000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Leva - Boris III 1943 coin.
