Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected
Posted on: 30th March 2026
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🧾 General Information Country: Bulgaria 🇧🇬 Denomination: 50 Leva Year: 1992 Issuing Authority: Bulgarian National Bank (Българска народна банка) Catalog Reference: Pick #101a Grading Company: DIM Currency Grade: 67 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) This is a very high grade, meaning the note is nearly perfect and uncirculated. 👤 Front (Obverse) Design Main Portrait: Hristo Botev (Христо Ботев) A famous Bulgarian poet, revolutionary, and national hero (1848–1876). Text (Bulgarian): “БЪЛГАРСКА НАРОДНА БАНКА” = Bulgarian National Bank “ПЕТДЕСЕТ ЛЕВА” = Fifty Leva Serial Number: A (visible twice) Additional Elements: Decorative geometric background patterns Industrial/worker scene on the left side (symbolizing labor and progress) Floral/rosette design near the portrait 🎨 Colors & Style Dominant colors: Purple / burgundy Light green / pastel tones Fine line engraving typical of early 1990s Eastern European banknotes Intricate micro-patterns for security and design 🛡️ Security Features Watermark area (visible when held to light) Fine guilloche patterns (anti-counterfeiting designs) Serial numbers printed in black High-quality paper (confirmed by EPQ grade) 🏦 Historical Context Issued after the fall of communism in Bulgaria Part of early 1990s currency series before later redenominations Reflects national identity with historical figures like Hristo Botev 💎 Condition & Value Insight Grade 67 EPQ = Superb Gem Uncirculated Almost flawless: sharp corners, no folds, perfect paper quality Such notes are highly collectible Value depends on demand, but this grade significantly increases worth 📦 Holder Details Encased in a protective slab by DIM Currency Label confirms: Country, denomination, year Serial number Grade and certification