5 leva 1917 — Bulgaria ( Pick: 21 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 leva issued in Bulgaria in 1917. It is cataloged under Pick number 21. The front side design features the inscription "21 5 L 1'" at the top, with colors black on olive and lilac underprint, as well as lilac on green underprint. The dimensions of the note are 128 x 85 mm.
This banknote is printed on paper and is signed by Chakalov and Venkov. It was produced by the printing office G&D, Leipzig.
The amount produced for this banknote is not specified. At the time of issuance, Bulgaria was involved in World War I, which significantly influenced its political landscape.
This banknote is printed on paper and is signed by Chakalov and Venkov. It was produced by the printing office G&D, Leipzig.
The amount produced for this banknote is not specified. At the time of issuance, Bulgaria was involved in World War I, which significantly influenced its political landscape.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Chakalov and Venkov
- Date of issue
- 1917
- Printing office
- G&D, Leipzig
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on olive and lilac underprint; lilac on green underprint
- Dimensions
- 128 x 85 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 21
About this banknote
The Bulgarian National Bank issued the 5 Leva Srebrni banknote in 1917. This issuance occurred during the reign of King Ferdinand I, who ruled from 1887 to 1918. The banknote was printed by Giesecke & Devrient in Leipzig, Germany.
The obverse features the Bulgarian coat of arms centered at the top, with inscriptions in Cyrillic script. The reverse displays a crown at the center. The banknote measures 128 x 85 mm and has a watermark with the letters "БНБ" (BNB). It was demonetized on May 5, 1924.
