Bulgaria. 5 Leva 1976 - PF68

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BULGARIA. 5 Leva. 1976.

- Value: 5 Leva.
- Year: 1976.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: Христо Ботев · 1848-1876. Reverse: НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ · 1976 · 5 ЛЕВА.
- Grade: PF68 (GBCA).

Coin commemorating 5 Leva minted in 1976 by the People's Republic of Bulgaria to commemorate the centenary of the death of Hristo Botev, a poet, journalist, and revolutionary considered one of Bulgaria's national heroes. The obverse features an imposing frontal portrait of Botev accompanied by his birth and death dates, rendered with great realism and sculptural depth, highlighting especially the facial features, the beard, and the distinctive mustache. The reverse shows the coat of arms of the People's Republic of Bulgaria, with the heraldic lion surrounded by a crown of ears of corn and crowned by a star, along with the denomination of 5 Leva and the issue date. The surfaces display an extraordinary proof finish, with highly mirrored fields contrasting with the satin reliefs, creating a high-quality visual effect. The condition is exceptional, with minimal defects visible even under magnification, fully justifying the outstanding PF68 grade. This issue is part of the prestigious series of Bulgarian commemorative coins dedicated to national historical figures and constitutes a distinguished homage to one of the most important symbols of Bulgaria's struggle for independence and cultural identity.

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