5 Leva (Slavonic Alphabet) 1963 front 5 Leva (Slavonic Alphabet) 1963 back
5 Leva (Slavonic Alphabet) 1963 photo
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5 Leva Slavonic Alphabet

1963 year
Silver (.900) 16.6667 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1963
Value
5 Leva (5&nbspBGL)
Currency
Third lev (1962-1999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
16.6667 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#17081
Rarity index
67%

Reverse

Denomination.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
КИРИЛЛ И МЕТОДИЙ ∙ СЛАВЯНСКА ПИСМЕНОСТ
∙ 863-1963 ∙

Translation: Cyril and Methodius ∙ Slavic writing

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Leva (Slavonic Alphabet) coin from Bulgaria, minted in 1963, features a unique design that showcases the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Slavonic alphabet, which was used in Bulgaria during the 9th and 10th centuries. The reverse side features the coat of arms of Bulgaria, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a country's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1963  5000 - - - - - -

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