KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1000 leva 1944 — Bulgaria ( Pick: 72 )

Region: Europe
Front side
1000 leva Bulgaria 1944 — Front side
Back side
1000 leva Bulgaria 1944 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1000 leva issued in Bulgaria in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 72.

The front design features an inscription in blue on a salmon underprint reading "ARMY AT LEFT." The signature areas include "SHTEFANOV AND IVANOV." The back showcases wine on a multicolor underprint.

The dimensions of the banknote are 170 x 95 mm, and it is printed on paper. The color scheme includes ochre on pink and yellow, alongside dark brown on light blue and ochre. The printing office was the State Printing House in Sofia, Bulgaria, with printing conducted by Goznak.

Specifications

Date of issue
1944
Printing office
State Printing House (Държавна печатница), Sofia, Bulgaria
Paper
Paper
Colour
Ochre on pink and yellow; dark brown on light blue and ochre underprint
Dimensions
170 x 95 mm
Pick catalog
72

About this banknote

The Bulgarian National Bank issued the 1000 leva banknote in 1944. This series was introduced during the reign of King Simeon II, who ascended the throne in 1943. The banknote was printed by the State Printing House (Държавна печатница) in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The obverse features the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Bulgaria on the left side, with the denomination "1000 лева" prominently displayed. The reverse side includes an interest table. The banknote measures 170 x 95 mm and was printed on paper. It was demonetized after the currency reform in 1952.

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