Friday, 22 June 2012

Bulgaria: 1 Stotinki

1 Stotinki
Years: 1962-1990
Metal: Brass
Weight: 1.0 gm
Diameter: 15.2 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Demonetized     07-05-1999
100 Stotinki = 1 Lev

There are total 4 phases of Lev due to re-denomination:
1st Lev, 1881-1952
2nd Lev, 1952-1962
3rd Lev, 1962-1999
4th Lev, 1999- Onwards

The coin displayed here is from the set of 3rd Lev.

Obverse design shows 2nd Coat of arms of the People's Republic of Bulgaria. 681 is the foundation date of the first Bulgarian empire and 1944 is the foundation date of the People's Republic of Bulgaria.This coat of arms was used from 1971-1990.

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