Five Stotinki (CuproNickel), Coin Type from Bulgaria - detailed information

Five Stotinki (CuproNickel), Coin Type from Bulgaria (issued 1888 - 1913)
Coin TypeFive Stotinki (CuproNickel)

Composition: 75% copper, 25% nickel.

The 1888 coin had a "rounder" design than the later ones, which were designed by Nikolaj Formás.

Obverse

Crowned small version of the Coat of Arms within circle. Around, БЪЛГАРИЯ СЪЕДИНЕНИЕТО ПРАВИ СИЛАТА (Bulgaria. Unity Creates Strength.)

Obverse Inscription БЪЛГАРИЯ СЪЕДИНЕНИЕТО ПРАВИ СИЛАТА
Reverse

Denomination and date 5 СТОТИНКИ [year] (5 STOTINKI [year]) within wreath.

Reverse Inscription 5 СТОТИНКИ [year]
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
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Five Stotinki (CuproNickel): Details
CountryBulgaria
CurrencyLev
Sub-type ofFive Stotinki (First Lev)
From1888
To1913
Face Value5 (x Stotinka)
CurrentNo (demonetised 1952)
MaterialCuproNickel
DesignerNikolaj Formás
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size17.0000 mm
Mass3.0000 g
Five Stotinki (CuproNickel): Photos
ImageDetails
Five Stotinki (CuproNickel): Photo Bulgaria 1888 5 Stotinki Bulgaria 1888 5 Stotinki
Copyright: smarty_marty24
Notes: First design, 1888 only.
Source
Five Stotinki (CuproNickel): Photo Bulgaria - 5 Stotinki - 1912 Bulgaria - 5 Stotinki - 1912
Copyright: Numi Art Collection
Notes: Second design (1906 - 1917).
Source
Five Stotinki (CuproNickel): Photo Bulgaria 1888 5 Stotinki Bulgaria 1888 5 Stotinki
Copyright: smarty_marty24
Notes: First design, 1888 only.
Source
Five Stotinki (CuproNickel): Photo Bulgaria - 5 Stotinki - 1912 Bulgaria - 5 Stotinki - 1912
Copyright: Numi Art Collection
Notes: Second design (1906 - 1917).
Source