20 Stotinki
20 Stotinki
Bulgaria · 1999
A brass-colored coin featuring a large numeral 20 and stars on one side, and the Madara Rider on the other.
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Year
- 1999
- Denomination
- 20 Stotinki
- Metal
- Copper-nickel-zinc alloy (nickel-brass)
- Grade
- Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated with minor surface wear
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Overview
A brass-colored coin featuring a large numeral 20 and stars on one side, and the Madara Rider on the other.
Historical significance
Issued following the 1999 denomination reform in Bulgaria, establishing a new currency series featuring national symbols and historical monuments.
Obverse (front)
Features the Madara Rider (a famous early medieval rock relief) riding a horse with a dog running alongside, surrounded by the legend 'БЪЛГАРИЯ' (Bulgaria).
Reverse (back)
Features a large denomination '20', the word 'СТОТИНКИ' (Stotinki) below, the year '1999', and a circle of twelve stars along the rim.
Estimated value
$0.25 - $1.00
What drives this coin's value
Condition and preservation of the original brass finish
Grade assessment
Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated with minor surface wear
Mintage & rarity
Common circulation coin
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Check weight, dimensions, and magnetic properties; modern base metal coins are rarely counterfeited due to low face value.
Notable varieties & errors
Standard circulation issues; no major key date varieties known for 1999.
Similar coins
Other Bulgarian stotinki denominations from the same series
Care & preservation
Store in a dry, cool place. Avoid harsh cleaning to preserve original mint luster.
