50 leva 1917 — Bulgaria ( Pick: 24 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 leva issued in Bulgaria in 1917. It is cataloged under Pick number 24. The dimensions of the note are 172 x 110 mm, and it is printed on paper. The design on the front features a brown color on a blue background with a green and salmon underprint. It includes the text "1917). Brown on blue, green and salmon underprint." The note also features a watermark labeled "BNB."
This banknote is signed by King Ferdinand I and was produced by Giesecke+Devrient in Leipzig, Germany. A total of 13,600,000 notes were produced.
The printing office, Giesecke+Devrient, is noted for its role in banknote security. In 1917, Bulgaria was engaged in World War I, impacting its economic landscape.
This banknote is signed by King Ferdinand I and was produced by Giesecke+Devrient in Leipzig, Germany. A total of 13,600,000 notes were produced.
The printing office, Giesecke+Devrient, is noted for its role in banknote security. In 1917, Bulgaria was engaged in World War I, impacting its economic landscape.
Specifications
- Signed by
- King Ferdinand I
- Date of issue
- 1917
- Printing office
- Giesecke+Devrient, Leipzig, Germany
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown on blue, green and salmon underprint
- Dimensions
- 172 x 110 mm
- Amount produced
- 13,600,000
- Pick catalog
- 24
About this banknote
The Bulgarian National Bank issued the 50 Leva Zlatni banknote in 1917. This series was introduced during the reign of King Ferdinand I, with a total of 13,600,000 notes produced.
The obverse features the Bulgarian coat of arms at the upper left, with the denomination "50" prominently displayed. The reverse continues the ornamental theme with elaborate motifs. The watermark consists of the letters "BNB" in touching ellipses. The note was printed by Giesecke+Devrient in Leipzig, Germany.
