1,000 levs, 1996
St. Ivan Rilski
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The obverse depicts the figure of St. Ivan Rilski holding a cross in one hand and a scroll in the other, and a stylised representation of the Rila Monastery to the left. Above, on two lines, are the nominal value number ‘1000’ and the word ‘ЛЕВА’ (levs). Above all is the inscription ‘СВ. ЙОАНь РИЛСКИ’ (St. Ivan Rilski). |
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The reverse of the coin features three interlaced letters ‘ECU’, and the year of issue ‘1996’ 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 |
1996 |
Nominal value |
1,000 levs |
Metal |
Ag 925/1000 |
Quality |
proof, mint state |
Weight |
33.63 g |
Diameter |
38.61 mm |
Edge |
serrated |
Mintage |
50,000 |
Minted in |
Sofia, Bulgaria |
Artistic design |
Bogomil Nikolov |