Bulgaria: Coin Fifty Leva 1940 - detailed information
Bulgaria: Coin Fifty Leva 1940
| Coin | Fifty Leva 1940 |
|---|---|
The design reverts to the 1930 design, probably due to the fact that Bulgaria and the United Kingdom were on different sides during World War II so Bulgaria could not continue mintage at the Royal Mint London as in 1934. The edge of the coin carries the inscription "БОЖЕ ПАЗИ БЪЛГАРИЯ" - God Save Bulgaria. | |
| Mint | Staatliche Münze Berlin |
| Obverse | Effigy of King Boris III facing left (by Lajos Berán), artist's name L. Berán in small letters under the truncation of the neck. Around, БОРИСЪ III ЦАРЬ НА БЪЛГАРИТѢ (Boris III, King of the Bulgarians). Below, mint mark A of the Berlin Mint. |
| Obverse Inscription | БОРИСЪ III ЦАРЬ НА БЪЛГАРИТѢ |
| Reverse | Denomination and date 50 ЛЕВА 1940 (50 LEVA 1940) within wreath. |
| Reverse Inscription | 50 ЛЕВА 1940 |
| Edge | Inscribed |
| Edge Inscription | БОЖЕ ПАЗИ БЪЛГАРИЯ |
Fifty Leva 1940: References to Information Used
| Source | Edition | About | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian National Bank, Catalogue of Bulgarian Coins | 2004 | Mint | ||
| Bulgarian National Bank, Catalogue of Bulgarian Coins | 2004 | Mintage | ||
| Bulgarian National Bank, Catalogue of Bulgarian Coins | 2014 | Design |
All Coins of Country: Bulgaria, Type: Fifty Leva (First Lev) (4)
| Coin Name | Mintage | Effigy | Legend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty Leva 1930 | 9,028,000 | Portrait by Lajos Berán | БОРИСЪ III ЦАРЬ НА БЪЛГАРИТѢ |
| Fifty Leva 1934 | 3,000,958 | Portrait by Percy Metcalfe | БОРИСЪ III ЦАРЬ НА БЪЛГАРИТѢ |
| Fifty Leva 1940 | 12,340,000 | Portrait by Lajos Berán | БОРИСЪ III ЦАРЬ НА БЪЛГАРИТѢ |
| Fifty Leva 1943 | 15,000,000 | Portrait by Lajos Berán | БОРИСЪ III ЦАРЬ НА БЪЛГАРИТѢ |
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Fifty Leva 1940: Details
| Country | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Currency | Lev |
| Period | First Lev (1881 - 1952) |
| Coin Type | Fifty Leva (CuproNickel) |
| Issued | 1940 |
| Monarch | Цар Борис III (Tsar Boris III) |
| Effigy | Portrait by Lajos Berán |
| Face Value | 50 (x Lev) |
| Current | No (demonetised 1952) |
| Mintage | 12,340,000 (12.3 million) |
| Material | CuproNickel |
| Designer | Lajos Berán |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Size (mm) | 27 |
| Mass (g) | 10 |
Fifty Leva 1940: Photos
Fifty Leva 1940: Catalogue Reference IDs
| Source | Reference ID |
|---|---|
| Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | Bulgaria KM# 48 |