Country:

Bulgaria

Series:

1962~1990 - Peoples Republic (Third lev)

Catalog codes:

World Coins km 88
Colnect codes BG-000038 

Themes:

Coats of Arms | Crops | Geometric Shapes | Plants (Flora) | Stars

Issued on:

1974

Last issue date:

1990

Distribution:

Standard Circulation

Mints:

Bulgarian Mint, Sofia, Bulgaria

Composition:

Nickel Brass

Edge:

Reeded/grained

Orientation:

Medal alignment ↑O↑

Shape:

Circular

Rim:

Raised. Dotted circle. Both sides

Weight:

3 grams

Diameter:

21.2 mm

Thickness:

1.14 mm

Face value:

20 ст - Bulgarian stotinka

Known mintage:

4,000

Score:

9% Accuracy: Very High

Related items:

Coin (Related): Various Leva (Proof set 1979) (Bulgaria, Bulgaria)
Coin (Related): Various Leva (Proof set 1980) (Bulgaria, Bulgaria)

Description:

Front: (value) 20 / CTOTИHKИ (Stotinki, cents)
above (year) 1974, 1979, 1980 or 1988 until 1990
legend: none, mirrored arced grain spikes (ears)
Back: 14th Coat of arms (1971-1990)
with (main years, left) 681 (1st empire)
(right) 1944
(new government) inside a circle
legend: (state name) HAPOДHA PEПУБЛИKA
(lower-left/right, spacers/5-pointed stars)★(pointed outwards)
(bottom) БЪЛГAPИЯ
(Narodna Republika Bǎlgariya - People's Republic of Bulgaria)
Edge: G - grained, type: bars with central groove

Note: 1988 Large date (7mm) and small date (5mm) exist

Formerly known as: y57a