So I was doing some research on weird coinage to add to my collection and came across something really interesting.
Meet what is possibly the strangest denomination coin, at least at first sight:
A 1.95583 Leva coin from Bulgaria!
Now, that denomination may look a bit weird but it actually makes sense.
You see the Leva is pegged to the euro, at... €1 = 1.95583
The lev is pegged at €1 = 1.95583 leva (previously DEM 1 = BGN 1, continuing the fixed exchange rate from the third lev). source
These coins were minted in 2007 issued in commemoration of the European Union. They have a respectable weight of 20g, made of 0.999 silver. Not bad!
The minting date is not a coincidence of course, as 2007 is the year when Bulgaria officially gained EU membership.
This is a coin I'd love to own but unfortunately I couldn't find it for sale in ebay and other favorite places I go for coin hunting. Mintage according to numista mintage is a bit low at 14000 pieces, so that's probably why :(
If by any chance you happen to own one and would like to sell it feel free to contact me. Maybe we can arrange a deal 🤝
Ok plebs, this is it for today!
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