5 Leva (Friendship with Hungary) 1981 front 5 Leva (Friendship with Hungary) 1981 back
5 Leva (Friendship with Hungary) 1981 photo
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5 Leva Friendship with Hungary

1981 year
Copper-nickel 12 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
5 Leva (5&nbspBGL)
Currency
Third lev (1962-1999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
12 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12379
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Portrait of Sándor Petőfi and Hristo Botev.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 1300 ГОДИНИ БЪЛГАРИЯ

Translation: 1300 Years of Bulgaria

Engravers: Stefan Nenov, Kancho Avramov, György Bognár

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Minted in Budapest, also issued in sets of 2 with its twin-coin, the 100 Forint KM #622

Interesting fact

The 5 Leva (Friendship with Hungary) coin from Bulgaria, minted in 1981, features an unique design that showcases the strong bond between Bulgaria and Hungary. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of Bulgaria, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Hungary, symbolizing the friendship and unity between the two nations. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins from the same era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  47000 - - - - - -

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