5 levs, 1970
120 Years Since the Birth of Ivan Vazov
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The obverse features the centrally placed coat of arms of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, encircled by the words ‘НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ’ (People’s Republic of Bulgaria), the year of issue ‘1970’, and the value ‘5 ЛЕВА’ (5 levs), all within an outer dotted ring. |
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The reverse features a portrait of Ivan Vazov, with the inscription ‘1850-1921 • ИВАН ВАЗОВ’ (1850-1921 • Ivan Vazov) in a semicircle below, all within an outer dotted ring. |
SPECIFICATIONS | |
Year of issue |
1970 |
Nominal value |
5 levs |
Metal |
Ag 900/1000 |
Quality |
proof |
Weight |
20.5g |
Diameter |
36 mm |
Edge |
blind-blocked five-pointed stars |
Mintage |
110,000 |
Minted in |
Sofia, Bulgaria |
Artistic design |
Krum Damianov |