1,000 levs, 1997
XVI World Football Championship, France, 1998 • Footballer in Attack
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The obverse features the centrally placed nominal value number ‘1000’, with the word ‘ЛЕВА’ (levs) and the year of issue ‘1997’ 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 an attacking footballer, followed by two other players. In a semicircle is the inscription ‘XVI СВЕТОВНО ПЪРВЕНСТВО ПО ФУТБОЛ 1998’ (XVI World Football Championship 1998). |
SPECIFICATIONS | |
Year of issue |
1997 |
Nominal value |
1,000 levs |
Metal |
Ag 925/1000 |
Quality |
proof, mint state |
Weight |
23.33 g |
Diameter |
38.61 mm |
Edge |
flat |
Mintage |
30,000 |
Minted in |
Sofia, Bulgaria |
Artistic design |
Elena Todorova and Ivan Todorov |