2 leva 1916 — Bulgaria ( Pick: 15 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 leva issued in Bulgaria in 1916. It is cataloged under Pick number 15. The front side design features black printing on a green background with a pink underprint, showing the value "2" in the lower corners and signatures from Chakalov and Venkov.
On the back, the design includes red printing on a tan underprint, displaying the value "2" in all four corners along with the text "DWHUPDUN: &URVV DQG FXUO SDWWHUQ." The printing is attributed to R.D. without any imprint details noted.
This banknote features a color scheme of black and green. The State Bank of Bulgaria issued banknotes in various denominations during World War I as part of its currency circulation efforts in response to inflation and other economic challenges.
On the back, the design includes red printing on a tan underprint, displaying the value "2" in all four corners along with the text "DWHUPDUN: &URVV DQG FXUO SDWWHUQ." The printing is attributed to R.D. without any imprint details noted.
This banknote features a color scheme of black and green. The State Bank of Bulgaria issued banknotes in various denominations during World War I as part of its currency circulation efforts in response to inflation and other economic challenges.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Chakalov & Venkov
- Date of issue
- 1916
- Colour
- Black and green
- Pick catalog
- 15
About this banknote
The Bulgarian National Bank issued the 2 Leva Srebro banknote in 1916, during the reign of King Ferdinand I. This issuance was part of a series introduced to support the country's economy during World War I.
The obverse features the text "ДВА ЛЕВА СРЕБРО" (Two Silver Leva) centered within a vignette, with the denomination "2" in the lower corners. The reverse displays the denomination "2" in all four corners, accompanied by a central vignette containing text. The banknote measures 110 × 70 mm and was printed by Reichsdruckerei in Berlin, Germany. It was demonetized on May 5, 1924.
