Bulgarian euro coin

The 1 euro coin features Saint Ivan of Rila, the patron saint of Bulgarians, while the 2 euro coin depicts Saint Paisius of Hilendar, a key figure of the Bulgarian National Revival; both portraits were previously used on the 1 lev and 2 leva coins, respectively. The national side also feature specific inscriptions in the Cyrillic alphabet, with the words "СТОТИНКА" or "СТОТИНКИ" (used as the Bulgarian equivalent for the "EURO CENT") appearing on the 1 to 50-cent coins, and "ЕВРО" (euro) on the 1 and 2-euro coins. The edge of the Bulgarian 2 euro coin reads "БОЖЕ ПАЗИ БЪЛГАРИЯ" (God protect Bulgaria). This follows a tradition from the coinage of the Third Bulgarian Empire, where the same motto was used on historical gold and silver issues. All coins bear the name of the country "БЪЛГАРИЯ" and the year of issue. Since 2013, the Bulgarian Cyrillic alphabet has been present on euro banknotes.

• Illustration — Bulgarian standard euro starter kit The Bulgarian euro coins entered circulation on 1 January 2026, marking Bulgaria's accession as the 21st member of the eurozone. The design process began years prior, with a 2008 national vote favoring the Madara Rider as the primary symbol. Ultimately, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) officially decided to replicate the designs of the former Bulgarian lev coins for the new currency for continuity. This decision retained the Madara Rider for the 1 to 50 cent coins, while Saint Ivan of Rila and Saint Paisius of Hilendar were selected for the 1 and 2 euro coins, respectively. To familiarize the public with the new currency, Bulgaria released euro coin starter kits on 1 December 2025. The standard kit, containing 42 coins with a face value of €10.23, was sold for 20 leva. A larger business kit, containing 420 coins with a face value of €102.30, was made available for 200 leva. These kits were distributed through the Bulgarian National Bank, commercial banks, and post offices.

For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coins. Obverse side

• |Face Value — |€0.01 — |€0.02 — |€0.05 — |€0.10 — |€0.20 — |€0.50 — |€1.00 — |€2.00 • | 2026 — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

• National Identifier — БЪЛГАРИЯ • | Mint Mark — |None • | Engravers Initials — |None • | €2 Edge inscription — • БОЖЕ ПАЗИ БЪЛГАРИЯ written twice, both normally and in reverse.

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