Country:

Bulgaria

Series:

1887~1908 - 2nd Prince Ferdinand I

Catalog codes:

Colnect codes BG-000016
World Coins km9

Themes:

Crowns and Coronets | Geometric Shapes | Seals (Emblems) | Wreaths

Issued on:

1888

Last issue date:

1888

Distribution:

Standard Circulation

Mints:

Monnaie Royale de Belgique (Koninklijke Munt van België), Belgium

Composition:

Copper-Nickel

Edge:

Plain/smooth

Orientation:

Coin alignment ↑O↓

Shape:

Circular

Rim:

Raised. Gladiform. Both sides

Weight:

3 grams

Diameter:

17 mm

Thickness:

1.6 mm

Face value:

5 ст - Bulgarian stotinka

Known mintage:

14,000,000

Composition Details:

75% copper, 25% nickel

Score:

50% Accuracy: Very High

Description:

Front: (value) 5 / СТОТИНКИ (stotinki, cents)
above (year) 1888
legend: none, wreath of flowers, plants and grain
Back: Crowned escutcheon (small arms 1886-1927)
inside dotted circle
legend: (motto) СЪЕДИНЕНИЕ-ТО ПРАВИ СИЛА-ТА
(translated: Unity Makes Strength)
(left/right, spacers/6 pointed stars)✶(pointed upwards)
(below, state name, below) БЪΛГАРИЯ
(transliteration: Bǎlgariya, translated: Bulgaria)
Edge: P - plain, type: П