Catalogue of Bulgarian Coins (1879–2004)

Catalogue of Bulgarian Coins (1879–2004) is a bilingual digital reference catalogue compiled by Lyuben Ivanov and Ines Lazarova. This PDF edition is available as an instant download after purchase.

Published by the Bulgarian National Bank in Sofia, the catalogue records Bulgarian circulation coinage from 1879 to 2004. It is intended for readers interested in Bulgarian currency, numismatics, and historical reference.

The digital file contains 177 pages and can be read with suitable reading applications on desktop and mobile devices.

Book Overview

This reference work follows the development of Bulgarian coinage from the early years of the modern Bulgarian state. It describes the creation of the lev, its division into one hundred stotinkas, and the adoption of copper, silver, and gold coinage.

The catalogue also addresses the role of the Bulgarian National Bank and the Ministry of Finance, coin production at foreign European mints, and the opening of the Bulgarian Mint in 1952. It distinguishes circulation issues from specimens, proofs, and coin curios.

The catalogue includes actual-sized Bulgarian National Bank circulation coins. Entries provide technical information about individual issues, including denomination, metal, weight, diameter, edge, mintage, minting location, and artistic design.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Bulgarian circulation coins issued between 1879 and 2004.
• The introduction of the lev and its subdivision into stotinkas.
• Early copper, silver, and gold issues.
• Coins minted in Russia, Great Britain, Austria-Hungary, France, Belgium, Germany, and Yugoslavia.
• The opening of the Bulgarian Mint in 1952 and the development of commemorative issues since 1965.
• Technical specifications including composition, weight, diameter, edge, mintage, mint, and artistic design.

Why This Book Matters

Bulgarian coins provide a record of the economic and historical development of the country. The catalogue presents them as objects connected to national culture, heritage, and the periods in which they circulated.

Its structured specifications make the work useful for numismatists, collectors, researchers, libraries, and readers seeking a documented overview of Bulgarian coinage.

Book Details

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This is a digital download, and no physical copy will be shipped. Access is available after purchase through the supplied PDF file.

The file works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps that support PDF documents. Device features may vary by application.

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When can I access the catalogue?
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