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5 Stotinki non-magnetic
1999 year| Aluminium bronze | 3.5 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 5 Stotinki 0.05 BGN = USD 0.028 |
| Currency | Fourth lev (1999-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination above date, half-circle of 12 stars across top.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
5
1999
СТОТИНКИ
Translation:
5
1999
Stotinki
Engravers: P. Stoikov, V. Yossifov
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM mentions a non-magnetic 2000 issue that couldn't be verified to exist.Interesting fact
The 5 Stotinki coin from Bulgaria, made of Aluminium bronze and weighing 3.5 grams, has a unique feature - it has a non-magnetic properties. This means that it will not be attracted to magnets, unlike many other coins that are made of magnetic materials. This feature was incorporated into the coin's design to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure that it can be easily distinguished from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3453025 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Stotinki (non-magnetic) 1999 coin.
