100 leva 1916 — Bulgaria ( Pick: 20 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 leva issued in Bulgaria in 1916. It is cataloged under Pick number 20. This note features a design on the front side labeled "20 100 ND EOX Cha WHU 1917 ND."
The paper currency has a color scheme of black on a green underprint, with a green edge and ornaments in blue, lilac, and violet. The dimensions of the note are 185 x 120 mm. It is signed by Chakalov and Venkov, and it was printed by Bundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei) in Berlin, Germany.
A total of 4,000,000 pieces were produced. In 1916, Bulgaria was involved in World War I.
The paper currency has a color scheme of black on a green underprint, with a green edge and ornaments in blue, lilac, and violet. The dimensions of the note are 185 x 120 mm. It is signed by Chakalov and Venkov, and it was printed by Bundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei) in Berlin, Germany.
A total of 4,000,000 pieces were produced. In 1916, Bulgaria was involved in World War I.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Chakalov and Venkov
- Date of issue
- 1916
- Printing office
- Bundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei), Berlin, Germany
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on green underprint; edge green, ornament blue, lilac, and violet
- Dimensions
- 185 x 120 mm
- Amount produced
- 4,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 20
About this banknote
The Bulgarian National Bank issued the 100 leva banknote in 1916, during the reign of King Ferdinand I. This series was produced by the Reichsdruckerei in Berlin, Germany, with a total of 4,000,000 notes printed.
The obverse features the Bulgarian coat of arms at the top center, with the denomination "100" in vignettes at each corner. The reverse displays the coat of arms on the left and the numeral "100" in a decorative vignette on the right. The banknote measures 185 x 120 mm and was demonetized on May 5, 1924.
