5 Leva (Khristo Botev) 1976 front 5 Leva (Khristo Botev) 1976 back
5 Leva (Khristo Botev) 1976 photo
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5 Leva Khristo Botev

1976 year
Silver (.900) 20.5 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1976
Value
5 Leva (5&nbspBGL)
Currency
Third lev (1962-1999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
20.5 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#19802
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Portrait of Khristo Botev.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 1848-1876

Engravers: L. Marinova, S. Tzonovski

Edge

Inscription

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ТОЗ, КОЙТО ПАДНЕ В БОЙ ЗА СВОБОДА, ТОЙ НЕ УМИРА

Translation: The one who falls in the fight for freedom, he never dies

Interesting fact

The 5 Leva (Khristo Botev) 1976 coin from Bulgaria is interesting because it features an image of Khristo Botev, a Bulgarian national hero and poet, on its obverse side. Botev was a key figure in the Bulgarian liberation movement during the Ottoman Empire and is celebrated for his contributions to Bulgarian literature and national identity. The coin's design serves as a tribute to his legacy and cultural significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  196660 - - - - - -

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