500 levs, 1996
XVI World Football Championship, France, 1998 • Two Footballers
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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 two footballers competing for a ball at a stadium. The words ‘XVI СВЕТОВНО ПЪРВЕНСТВО ПО ФУТБОЛ – 1998’ (XVI World Football Championship – 1998) go in a semicircle below. |
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 |
60,000 |
Minted in |
Sofia, Bulgaria |
Artistic design |
Elena Todorova and Ivan Todorov |