KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1 leva 1951 — Bulgaria ( Pick: 80a )

Region: Europe
Front side
1 leva Bulgaria 1951 — Front side
Back side
1 leva Bulgaria 1951 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 leva issued in Bulgaria in 1951. It is cataloged under Pick number 80a. The note features a design with the text "VVXHG QRHE" on the front side and displays a colour scheme of brown on a pale olive-green background with an orange underprint.

The dimensions of the banknote are 116 x 56 mm. It is printed on paper by the Goznak printing office. No details are available regarding the signatures or the total amount produced.

The 1 leva note was part of the Bulgarian currency in the early 1950s.

Specifications

Signed by
Not specified
Date of issue
1951
Printing office
Goznak
Paper
Paper
Colour
Brown on pale olive-green and orange underprint
Dimensions
116 x 56 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
80a

About this banknote

The People's Republic of Bulgaria issued the 1 lev banknote in 1951 as part of a currency reform to stabilize the economy following World War II. This reform introduced a new lev, replacing the old currency at a rate of 1 new lev to 100 old leva.

The front of the banknote features the national coat of arms on the left side. The reverse side displays an image of upright hands holding a hammer and sickle. The note measures 116 x 56 mm and was printed by Goznak, the Russian state printing company. It was demonetized on March 31, 1962.

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