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20 Leva The Virgin Mary with Infant Christ
| Issuer | Bulgarian National Bank |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Currency | Fourth lev (1999-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the official logo of the Bulgarian National Bank at center, incorporating the founding year '1879' inscribed on a ribbon below. The circular legend 'БЪЛГАРСКА НАРОДНА БАНКА' (Bulgarian National Bank) runs along the periphery, while the denomination '20 ЛЕВА' and the year of issue appear within the design. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a devotional representation of the Virgin Mary (Madonna) tenderly holding the Infant Christ, rendered in a style reminiscent of traditional Orthodox iconography. The Virgin's veiled head inclines gently toward the Child, who reaches upward in an affectionate gesture. The denomination '20 ЛЕВА' and the date '1999' are inscribed in bold characters to the right of the central figural composition, occupying the open field. The design is executed in high relief against a polished proof field, emphasizing the intimate spiritual character of the subject. |
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| Mintage | 1999 - - 10,000 |
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