Bulgaria. 5 Leva 1978 - PF68

BULGARIA. 5 Leva. 1978.

- Value: 5 Leva.
- Year: 1978.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: ПЕЙО К. ЯВОРОВ · 1878–1914. Reverse: НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ · 1978 · 5 ЛЕВА.
- Grading: PF68 (GBCA).

Commemorative 5 Leva coin minted in 1978 by the People’s Republic of Bulgaria to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Peyo K. Yavorov, one of the most prominent figures of modern Bulgarian literature. The obverse features a portrait with strong expressive force of the poet and dramatist, executed with realistic and meticulous modeling that highlights his facial features and his characteristic introspective gaze. The composition is complemented by his name and the birth and death dates. The reverse shows the state coat of arms of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, with the heraldic lion surrounded by ears of grain and crowned by a star, accompanied by the denomination of 5 Leva and the year of issue. The surfaces exhibit an extraordinary proof finish, with deeply mirrored fields creating an intense contrast with the frosted reliefs, providing high visual quality. The specimen retains exceptional definition in all its details and presents minimal visible imperfections even under magnification, fully in line with the outstanding PF68 grade. This issue is part of the prestigious series of Bulgarian commemorative coins dedicated to great figures of national culture and is a tribute to one of the leading exponents of Bulgarian symbolism and poetry from the late 19th to early 20th century.

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