5 Leva (My Childhood) 2003 front 5 Leva (My Childhood) 2003 back
5 Leva (My Childhood) 2003 photo
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5 Leva My Childhood

2003 year
Copper-nickel 15 g 34.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
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#61089
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin features a child riding a wooden horse, and the text ‘МОЕ ДЕТСТВО – СЛЪНЧЕВО, ПРЕКРАСНО’ (My childhood – sunny, beautiful).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: МОЕ ДЕТСТВО-СЛЪНЧЕВО, ПРЕКРАСНО ·

Translation: My childhood – sunny, beautiful

Engraver: Stefan Nenov

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Leva (My Childhood) 2003 coin from Bulgaria features a unique design that showcases a child's drawing of a house, trees, and a sun on the obverse side. This design was chosen as the winner of a national competition held by the Bulgarian National Bank among children aged 6-12. The coin was minted to commemorate the International Year of the Child and to promote the importance of children's rights and well-being.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Leva (My Childhood) 2003 coin.