500 levs, 1996
100 Years National Academy of Arts
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The obverse features the centrally placed nominal value number ‘500’, with the word ‘ЛЕВА’ (levs) and the year of issue ‘1996’ below. Above, on two lines, is the inscription ‘РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ’ (Republic of Bulgaria). The composition is framed by a stylised wreath of roses, tied with a ribbon. |
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The reverse of the coin depicts a colour palette, with the building of the National Academy of Arts and the words ‘100 години’ (100 years) on it. Two paintbrushes pierce the last zero of the number ‘100’. The words ‘НАЦИОНАЛНА ХУДОЖЕСТВЕНА АКАДЕМИЯ’ (National Academy of Arts) go as a circumscription. |
SPECIFICATIONS | |
Year of issue |
1996 |
Nominal value |
500 levs |
Metal |
Ag 925/1000 |
Quality |
proof, mint state |
Weight |
10 g |
Diameter |
30 mm |
Edge |
flat |
Mintage |
30,000 |
Minted in |
Sofia, Bulgaria |
Artistic design |
Plamen Vulchev |