Bulgaria: The Lev Exits Circulation, Enters Collector Circles

As Bulgaria phases out the lev at the end of January, the numismatic market is already responding to the change, though not all coins are attracting attention. Georgi Stoyanov, a numismatist from Kazanlak, explained that the lev is beginning its transformation from everyday currency into an exotic collectible for international enthusiasts. The status of a “disappeared currency” has elevated the profile of Bulgarian money abroad, something that had been largely missing until now....Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Novinite Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Novinite