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5 Leva Khristo Botev
1976 year| Silver (.900) | 20.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1946-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1976 |
| Value | 5 Leva (5 BGL) |
| 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 |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Leva (Khristo Botev) 1976 coin.