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1000 Leva Speed Skating
| Issuer | Bulgarian National Bank |
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| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a decorative wreath composed of rose branches with blooms and foliage arranged symmetrically around the central field, tied at the base with a ribbon bow. The denomination '1000' is prominently inscribed in large numerals at the centre of the field, with 'ЛЕВА' (Leva) below and the date '1996' beneath that. The Cyrillic legend 'РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ' (Republic of Bulgaria) arcs along the upper rim. The design is executed in high relief against a mirror-polished proof field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a dynamic figure of a speed skater in full racing posture, leaning forward with one arm raised and the other extended, rendered in high relief against a mirror-polished proof field. Stylised lines suggesting speed and ice surface motion radiate diagonally across the left portion of the field, conveying a strong sense of movement. A small floral spray motif appears in the lower right field. The Cyrillic legend 'XVIII ЗИМНИ ОЛИМПИЙСКИ ИГРИ 1998' (XVIII Winter Olympic Games 1998) arcs along the upper and right rim, commemorating the Nagano Winter Olympics. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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