5 Stotinki
5 Stotinki
Bulgaria (People's Republic) · 1974
The obverse of the coin shows the denomination '5 CTOТИНКИ' (5 Stotinki) with the year '1974' below it, flanked by stylized wheat ears.
- Country
- Bulgaria (People's Republic)
- Year
- 1974
- Denomination
- 5 Stotinki
- Metal
- Brass (Copper-Nickel-Zinc alloy)
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Overview
The obverse of the coin shows the denomination '5 CTOТИНКИ' (5 Stotinki) with the year '1974' below it, flanked by stylized wheat ears.
Historical significance
This coin was issued during the period of the People's Republic of Bulgaria (1946-1990), a time when Bulgaria was a socialist state under the influence of the Soviet Union. The design reflects common socialist iconography, such as the wheat ears symbolizing agriculture and industriousness, often seen on Eastern Bloc currency. Coins from this era represent a specific period in Bulgaria's economic and political history.
Estimated value
0.10 USD - 0.50 USD (for circulated condition, value may vary based on condition and market)
Care & preservation
Handle the coin by its edges to avoid transferring oils from your skin. Store in a dry, stable environment, ideally in a coin holder, flip, or album made from inert materials. Avoid cleaning the coin, as this can damage its surface and significantly reduce its numismatic value.
