Banknote Bulgaria 50 Leva Zlato - Cabinets - Decorative Items - 1917

This banknote from Bulgaria was issued in 1917. It represents a nominal value of 50 leva zlato.

The front of the banknote features a complex ornamental design. A coat of arms can be observed. The decorative motifs are elaborate and typical of the style of the era. The text ????????? ???????? ?? ???????? ???? ????? (nominal value of fifty leva gold) is clearly indicated. The face value is repeated in several places.

The back of the banknote reprises the ornamental theme with motifs similar to those on the front. The iconography highlights Bulgarian national symbols, and the whole is designed to ensure security against counterfeiting. The face value 50 is also present.

This banknote, of the "Zlato" type, indicates that it was convertible into gold at the time of its issue. It testifies to the economic and monetary context of Bulgaria during the First World War and the years that followed.