5 Leva (Pottery) 2009 front 5 Leva (Pottery) 2009 back
5 Leva (Pottery) 2009 photo
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5 Leva Pottery

2009 year
Silver (.500) 23.33 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
Republic (1990-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
5 Leva 5 BGN = USD 2.82
Currency
Fourth lev (1999-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
23.33 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#47950
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin features some pottery united by a frieze decorated with ornaments typical of the Bulgarian pottery with some colouring on them. In circumference there are the inscriptions ‘ТРАДИЦИОННИ БЪЛГАРСКИ ЗАНАЯТИ’ (TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CRAFTS) and ‘ГРЪНЧАРСТВО’ (POTTERY).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ТРАДИЦИОННИ БЪЛГАРСКИ ЗАНАЯТИ
ГРЪНЧАРСТВО

Translation:
Traditional Bulgarian Crafts
Pottery

Engravers: Elena Todorova, Todor Todorov

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Leva (Pottery) 2009 coin from Bulgaria is a unique piece that features a design inspired by traditional Bulgarian pottery. The coin's obverse side features a stylized image of a potter's wheel, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Bulgarian pottery vessel. The coin's design is meant to highlight the country's rich cultural heritage and its long tradition of pottery-making.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  6000 - - - - - -

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