KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

50 leva 1925 — Bulgaria ( Pick: 45 )

Region: Europe
Front side
50 leva Bulgaria 1925 — Front side
Back side
50 leva Bulgaria 1925 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 leva issued in Bulgaria in 1925. It is cataloged under Pick number 45. The note features the year "1925" prominently on the front, with a design that incorporates brown on a multicolor underprint. The reverse side is blue and depicts farm women working at the center.

This banknote is printed on paper and has dimensions of 146 x 80 mm. It was signed by Bojadjiev and Venkov. The printing office responsible for this issue is Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom. A total of 6,750,000 copies were produced.

The intricate detailing of the design is highlighted by the signatures and the blue color of the back illustration. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.

Specifications

Signed by
Bojadjiev and Venkov
Date of issue
1925
Printing office
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
Paper
Paper
Colour
Brown on multicolor underprint; blue on reverse
Dimensions
146 x 80 mm
Amount produced
6,750,000
Pick catalog
45

About this banknote

The Bulgarian National Bank issued this 50 leva banknote in 1925. The series was introduced to modernize the existing currency and replace older notes in circulation. This effort was part of post-World War I economic adjustments. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom, the series was initiated with an intended total of 6,750,000 pieces.

The front side of the note features a brown design on a multicolor underprint, with a portrait of King Boris III on the right and the national arms on the left. The reverse side displays a blue design depicting farm women at work. The note measures 146 x 80 mm and includes signatures by Bojadjiev and Venkov.

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