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50 BGN
P-102
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What's on the note
Front: Hristo Smirnenski (1898–1923), Bulgarian poet, prose writer and journalist who was a major figure of the interwar literary avant-garde. Known for his expressionist poetry and social criticism, Smirnenski died of tuberculosis at age 25; his works addressed themes of social injustice and became influential in Bulgarian literature. The note features his portrait at center with dates 1898–1923, alongside decorative folk motifs.
Back: Traditional Bulgarian wooden weaving loom (станче), representing the country's rich textile heritage and folk crafts. The loom symbolizes Bulgaria's agricultural and artisan traditions, particularly the production of hand-woven textiles that have been central to village life for centuries. Multicolored decorative patterns appear in the background, evoking traditional Bulgarian embroidery and textile designs.
How it was made
Signatures: Upravitel: Ga. Yusnier
Security features: thread,microprint,intaglio
Bulgaria in Europe
Bulgaria in Europe. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
This note belongs to the third lev series, issued by the Bulgarian National Bank in 1992 following the democratic transition after 1989. The series replaced the second lev series and circulated during a period of economic turbulence and hyperinflation in Bulgaria. It was superseded in 1999 when the fourth lev was introduced at a rate of 1,000:1 due to severe currency devaluation. The denomination of 50 leva was modest but represented meaningful value in the early 1990s post-communist economy. Smirnenski's inclusion reflected the new regime's embrace of cultural figures rather than exclusively political leaders.
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How it came to me
Light handling visible, crisp paper with minor corner wear
What it's worth now
Valuation history (1)
| date | low | high | currency | source | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 16:23:55 | 2.0 | 8.0 | USD | ai | from claude-sonnet-4-5 |
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