1 leva 1916 — Bulgaria ( Pick: 14 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 leva issued in Bulgaria in 1916. It is cataloged under Pick number 14. The front side features a design with black on a green and blue underprint, showcasing a cross and curl pattern along with the signatures of Chakalov and Venkov. The back side displays a blue design on a lilac underprint featuring a watermark with a cross and curl pattern and the text "3ULQWHU: 5'. ZLWKRXW LPSULQW."
This note measures 95 x 60 mm and is printed on paper. A total of 20,000,000 pieces were produced by the RDK printing office, which does not have an imprint.
The amount produced indicates a significant print run during its issuance. The design reflects innovative printing techniques characteristic of banknotes from Bulgaria in the early 20th century.
This note measures 95 x 60 mm and is printed on paper. A total of 20,000,000 pieces were produced by the RDK printing office, which does not have an imprint.
The amount produced indicates a significant print run during its issuance. The design reflects innovative printing techniques characteristic of banknotes from Bulgaria in the early 20th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Chakalov and Venkov
- Date of issue
- 1916
- Printing office
- RDK (without imprint)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on green and blue underprint; blue on lilac underprint
- Dimensions
- 95 x 60 mm
- Amount produced
- 20,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 14
About this banknote
The Bulgarian National Bank issued the 1 leva note in 1916. This series was introduced during World War I as part of Bulgaria's ongoing monetary adjustments. The note was signed by Chakalov and Venkov and printed by the RDK without an imprint, with a total production of 20,000,000 notes.
On the front side, the note features a black design on green and blue underprint with a cross and curl pattern, accompanied by the signatures of Chakalov and Venkov. The back side displays a blue design on lilac underprint and includes a watermark with a similar cross and curl pattern. The note's dimensions are 95 x 60 mm.
