3 leva 1951 — Bulgaria ( Pick: 81a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 3 leva issued in Bulgaria in 1951. It is cataloged under Pick number 81a.
The front side design features "VVXHG QRWH." The note has a colour scheme of deep olive-green on a green and orange underprint. Its dimensions are 121 x 61 mm, and it was printed by Goznak.
The banknote was part of the currency issued during a time of economic transition in Bulgaria post-World War II.
The front side design features "VVXHG QRWH." The note has a colour scheme of deep olive-green on a green and orange underprint. Its dimensions are 121 x 61 mm, and it was printed by Goznak.
The banknote was part of the currency issued during a time of economic transition in Bulgaria post-World War II.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1951
- Printing office
- Goznak
- Colour
- Deep olive-green on green and orange underprint
- Dimensions
- 121 x 61 mm
- Pick catalog
- 81a
About this banknote
The Bulgarian National Bank issued the 3 leva banknote in 1951 as part of a currency reform that introduced the second lev, replacing the previous lev at a rate of 1 new lev to 100 old leva. This reform aimed to stabilize the economy following post-war inflation.
The front of the banknote features the national coat of arms on the left side. The reverse side depicts upright hands holding a hammer and sickle. The note measures 121 x 61 mm and was printed by Goznak. It was demonetized on March 31, 1962.
