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20 Leva The Holy Tsar Boris I the Baptist
| Issuer | Bulgarian National Bank |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Weight | 1.55 g |
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| Obverse description | The coat of arms of Bulgaria is centrally depicted, featuring two rampant lions flanking a crowned shield, rendered in high relief. The year of issue '2008' appears above the arms, while the scroll beneath the shield bears the date '1879', referencing the founding of the Bulgarian National Bank. The Cyrillic legend 'БЪЛГАРСКА НАРОДНА БАНКА' curves along the upper periphery. The denomination '20 ЛЕВА' is inscribed in bold characters across the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | A frontal icon-style effigy of Saint Tsar Boris I, Baptizer of the Bulgarians, is portrayed in the Byzantine tradition, wearing imperial regalia including a jewelled crown and ornate robes. He holds a patriarchal cross-sceptre in his right hand and an orb in his left, with a circular nimbus behind his head denoting his saintly status. The figure is rendered in high relief with fine detail in the drapery and regalia. The Cyrillic inscription 'СВ. ЦАР БОРИС I ПОКРЪСТИТЕЛ' arcs along the upper periphery of the coin. |
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| Mintage | 2008 - Proof - 8,000 |
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