Bulgaria. 5 Leva 1978 / GBCA PF68 - Peio Javoroff

BULGARIA. 5 Leva. 1978.

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

Silver commemorative coin with a face value of 5 Leva 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 power of the poet and playwright, executed with realistic and meticulous modelling that highlights his facial features and 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 issue date. The surfaces exhibit an extraordinary proof finish, with deeply mirrored fields creating a strong contrast with the frosted reliefs, contributing to a high visual quality. The specimen retains exceptional definition in all details and shows minimal visible imperfections even under magnification, fully in line with the outstanding PF68 grade. This issue is part of the prestigious Bulgarian commemorative coin series dedicated to great figures of national culture and stands as a tribute to one of the leading exponents of Bulgarian symbolism and poetry from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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