KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1000 leva 1994 — Bulgaria ( Pick: 105a )

Region: Europe
Front side
1000 leva Bulgaria 1994 — Front side
Back side
1000 leva Bulgaria 1994 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1000 leva issued in Bulgaria in 1994. It is cataloged under Pick number 105a. Its denomination and year are recorded in the catalog.

The front side design features the issued note. The color scheme includes dark green and olive-brown on a multicolor underprint. The paper quality is standard, and the dimensions are 149 x 74 mm.

The printing office responsible for this banknote is Giesecke & Devrient (G&D). The State Bank of Bulgaria introduced the 1000 leva denomination as part of its currency reform in the 1990s.

Specifications

Date of issue
1994
Printing office
Giesecke & Devrient (G&D)
Paper
Paper
Colour
Dark green and olive-brown on multicolor underprint
Dimensions
149 x 74 mm
Pick catalog
105a

About this banknote

The Bulgarian National Bank issued the 1000 leva banknote in 1994 as part of its 1991–1994 series. This series was introduced to replace earlier banknotes and to address the economic changes following the end of the communist era in Bulgaria.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Vasil Levski on the left, with the lithograph "Liberated Bulgaria" by Georgi Danchov depicting Liberty holding a flag and sword accompanied by a lion at the upper center right. The reverse side displays the Vasil Levski monument in Sofia, along with a pistol, dagger, cross, and a book. The banknote measures 149 x 74 mm and was printed by Giesecke & Devrient. It was demonetized on December 31, 1999.

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