Bulgarian National Bank Releases New Coin
As of 7 December 2015, the Bulgarian National Bank puts into circulation a new coin with a nominal value of 2 leva. At the same time the banknotes of 2 leva will continue to be a legal tender and will gradually be withdrawn.
On the obverse of the coin of 2 leva, in the center of the inner circle, is the nominal value with the number "2", streaked with lines. On the periphery are depicted crossing lines located in the inner circle and outer ring. At the bottom of the coin is the text "Leva" and the year of issue "2015".
On the reverse side of the coin is a stylized image of Paisiy Hilendarski with the years "1722 - 1773" and the text "PAISIY HILENDARSKI" and "BULGARIA"on the outer ring.
Photo by Bulgarian National Bank