50 Stotinki 1959 front 50 Stotinki 1959 back
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50 Stotinki

1959 year
Copper-nickel 3.8 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Bulgaria
Period
People's Republic (1946-1990)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1959
Value
50 Stotinki (0.50)
Currency
Second lev (1952-1962)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3.8 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1962
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10122
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Denomination above date at right, grain sprig (Wheat Stem) at left.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
50
СТОТИНКИ
1959

Translation: 50 Stotinki

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Stotinki coin from 1959 features an image of a woman reaper on its obverse side, which was designed by the renowned Bulgarian artist, Ivan Enchev. Enchev was a prominent artist and sculptor who was known for his work in various fields, including numismatics. His design for the 50 Stotinki coin was meant to symbolize the country's agricultural industry and the hard work of its people. The coin's reverse side features the coat of arms of Bulgaria, along with the year of minting and the coin's denomination.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1959  - - - - - -

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