500 levs, 1993
Republic of Bulgaria’s Association with the European Community • Theodor Stratilat
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On the obverse there is a stylised representation of the famous ceramic icon of St. Theodor Stratilat from Patleina near Preslav, during the First Bulgarian Empire. Next to it, on two lines, are the nominal value number ‘500’ and the word ‘ЛЕВА’ (levs). |
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The reverse of the coin depicts three interlaced letters ‘ECU’, with the year of issue ‘1993’ inside the letter ‘C’, all encircled by twelve five-pointed stars. In the outer ring, there are in circumference: ‘РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ’ (Republic of Bulgaria) (above) and ‘REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA’ (below). |
SPECIFICATIONS | |
Year of issue |
1993 |
Nominal value |
500 levs |
Metal |
Ag 925/1000 |
Quality |
proof, mint state |
Weight |
33.63 g |
Diameter |
38.61 mm |
Edge |
serrated |
Mintage |
55,000 |
Minted in |
Sofia, Bulgaria |
Artistic design |
Ivan Todorov |