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Coins of the Imperial Republic of Bulgaria

The most famous Bulgarian coins from the Kingdom of Bulgaria

By Stefan ChardaklievPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

From distant history to the present day, Bulgarian coins represent the state and its history. For the first time in Bulgaria, coins appeared in 1879 and from then to today they are representatives of national history and culture. Today we will look at some of the most prestigious and exciting Bulgarian coins from the Kingdom of Bulgaria

Coins have been used as a form of currency for thousands of years and have become an essential part of human civilization. In Bulgaria, the first coins were issued in 1879 at the time of Prince Alexander I Battenberg. These coins are made in banknotes of 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 cents and are made from copper or nickel.

Nevertheless, with the creation of the Kingdom of Bulgaria in 1908, the country began to produce gold and silver coins. These coins are highly valued and sought by collectors due to their historical and cultural importance.

One of the most famous coins in the Kingdom of Bulgaria is the 100 Leva coin from 1912. This coin is made of gold and weighs 32.26 grams. It is produced in a limited edition of only 5000 copies, which makes it a rare and valuable collector's article. On the face side of the coin is the emblem of Bulgaria, and on the reverse side is the portrait of Tsar Ferdinand I. On the edge of the coin is written: "God protects Bulgaria".

A scarce coin has only 5000 units.

The content of gold is 900/1000, and of honey is 100/1000.

The weight of the coin is 32.26 grams. Cut off in Vienna

In the year 1912.

There is an inscription on the edge with the following text:

“God keeps Bulgaria.”

High Grid PF63 2br

by M63-1

by PR62-1

by MS 62-45

2nd left in 1912

The coin is very rare with a printing of only 75,000.

The composition is from gold test 900, which also has been cut off in

Kremnic Vienna in the distant 1912.

There is also an inscription on the rub:

“God keeps Bulgaria”

On the reverse is depicted a bust of Ferdinand and in reverse

Herb dividing nominal and date from below

Another highly valued coin from the Kingdom of Bulgaria is a coin from 1912. This coin is also made of gold and is weighing 6.45 grams. It is produced in a limited series of 75 000 units and includes a portrait of the Emperor Ferdinand I of Bulgaria in the opposite country. On the edge of the coin is the inscription "God keeps Bulgaria".

In addition to gold coins, the Kingdom of Bulgaria also produces silver coins as coins in 1929. This coin is with a weight of 10 grams and is produced in a larger edition from 500 000 units. On the face side of the coin is a portrait of Tsar Ferdinand I, and on the reverse side is the emblem of Bulgaria. On the edge of the coin is written: "God protect Bulgaria".

Bulgarian coins from the Kingdom of Bulgaria are valuable not only for their rarity and content of precious metals but also for their historical and cultural importance. These coins represent the state and its history and give a glimpse into the rich past of Bulgaria. As such, they are much sought after both by collectors and investors.

In conclusion, Bulgarian coins from the Kingdom of Bulgaria are a witness to the rich history and cultural heritage of the country. They are not only valuable collector objects but also remind us of the past in Bulgaria and its place in the world. With their complex designs and limited editions, these coins are truly works of art that tell history for the journey of the nation.

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About the Creator

Stefan Chardakliev

Stefan Chardakliev is an emerging writer and passionate historian with a deep fascination for Ancient Rome and numismatics.

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