Bulgaria. 5 Leva 1976 - PF68

BULGARIA. 5 Leva. 1976.

- Value: 5 Leva.
- Year: 1976.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: АПРИЛСКО ВЪСТАНИЕ · СТО ГОДИНИ · 1876. Reverse: НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ · 1976 · 5 ЛЕВА.
- Grading: PF68 (GBCA).

Commemorative 5 Leva coin minted in 1976 by the People's Republic of Bulgaria to commemorate the centenary of the April Uprising of 1876, one of the most significant events in Bulgarian struggle for liberation from Ottoman rule. The obverse features a revolutionary figure holding a banner, symbol of the insurrectional movement, accompanied by the commemorative inscription and the date 1876. The composition stands out for its symbolic strength and for the detailed handling of the folds of the clothing and the patriotic attributes. The reverse shows the state coat of arms of the People's Republic of Bulgaria surrounded by the national legend, along with the denomination of 5 Leva and the issuing date. The surfaces exhibit an extraordinary proof finish, with deeply mirror fields contrasting intensely with frosted reliefs, creating a high-quality visual effect. The condition is exceptional, with minimal defects perceptible even under magnification, fully in line with the outstanding PF68 grade. This issue is part of the prestigious Bulgarian commemorative series dedicated to fundamental episodes of national history and constitutes a tribute to the events that contributed to the resurgence of the modern Bulgarian state.

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