5 Leva (UNESCO Conference in Sofia) 1985 front 5 Leva (UNESCO Conference in Sofia) 1985 back
5 Leva (UNESCO Conference in Sofia) 1985 photo
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5 Leva UNESCO Conference in Sofia

1985 year
Copper-nickel 16.4 g 34.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
5 Leva (5&nbspBGL)
Currency
Third lev (1962-1999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
16.4 g
Diameter
34.2 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#32342
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
XXIII ГЕНЕРАЛНА КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯ
UNESCO
СОФИЯ’85
XXIII CONFERENCE GENERALE

Translation:
XXIII General Conference
UNESCO
Sofia'85

Edge

Plain with inscription

Lettering: 1945 - 1985 Unesco 1945 - 1985 ЮНЕСКО

Interesting fact

The 5 Leva coin issued for the UNESCO Conference in Sofia in 1985 features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Boyana Church, a medieval Orthodox church located in Sofia, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The reverse side features the UNESCO logo and the conference's theme, "The Role of Culture in the Development of Society." This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a country's history, culture, and values.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985  100000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Leva (UNESCO Conference in Sofia) 1985 coin.