Bulgaria. 500 Leva 1996 / World Cup ERROR - National Art Academy Obverse
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Bulgaria’s 1996 500 leva silver proof commemorative coin for the 1998 FIFA World Cup is a 10 g mule error pairing the National Art Academy obverse with the World Cup reverse, with smaller lettering and typical milky spots.
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Bulgaria 500 Leva 1996 - XVI  World Cup France 1998 - Extremely Rare MULE Error - Small Lettering - Silver Proof
A highly interesting and extremely rare Mule Error struck by the Sofia Mint in 1996.
This piece is not a regular circulation coin. It is a commemorative collector coin issued on the occasion of the XVI FIFA World Cup France 1998, struck as a hybrid combination of two different 1996 issues: obverse from KM#223 (100 Years National Art Academy) and reverse from KM#219 (World Cup 1998).
The diagnostic feature of this rare variety is the distinctly smaller and finer lettering of "РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ" and the year "1996" within the rose wreath. This occurred due to the use of an obverse die intended for a larger module on a 30 mm planchet.
Silver 925/1000, 10.00 g, 30 mm, plain edge, Proof condition. Catalogue reference KM#219 / KM#223 Mule.
The coin shows typical white milky spots, very common for Bulgarian Proof silver issues of this period. Otherwise brilliant Proof with full mirror finish.
A significant rarity for an advanced collection of Bulgarian commemorative coins or Football World Cup memorabilia.
See images for correct impression.
Bulgaria 500 Leva 1996 - XVI  World Cup France 1998 - Extremely Rare MULE Error - Small Lettering - Silver Proof
A highly interesting and extremely rare Mule Error struck by the Sofia Mint in 1996.
This piece is not a regular circulation coin. It is a commemorative collector coin issued on the occasion of the XVI FIFA World Cup France 1998, struck as a hybrid combination of two different 1996 issues: obverse from KM#223 (100 Years National Art Academy) and reverse from KM#219 (World Cup 1998).
The diagnostic feature of this rare variety is the distinctly smaller and finer lettering of "РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ" and the year "1996" within the rose wreath. This occurred due to the use of an obverse die intended for a larger module on a 30 mm planchet.
Silver 925/1000, 10.00 g, 30 mm, plain edge, Proof condition. Catalogue reference KM#219 / KM#223 Mule.
The coin shows typical white milky spots, very common for Bulgarian Proof silver issues of this period. Otherwise brilliant Proof with full mirror finish.
A significant rarity for an advanced collection of Bulgarian commemorative coins or Football World Cup memorabilia.
See images for correct impression.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country/province
Bulgaria
Year/period and variation
1996 / World Cup ERROR - National Art Academy Obverse
Denomination
500 Leva
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
10 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Sports
Coin type
World Coins (non Euro coins pre-2000)
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