Bulgaria 25 leva Barcelona Olympic Games Runners PR69 PCGS silver coin 1990

The Bulgaria 25 leva Barcelona Olympic Games – Runners coin is a striking silver commemorative issue dedicated to Olympic athletics and Bulgaria’s participation in the Games of the XXV Olympiad in Barcelona. Issued in 1990 with a face value of 25 leva, this coin combines dynamic sports imagery with official state symbolism of the late socialist period.

The obverse features the emblem of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria. At the center is a heraldic lion standing within a wreath of wheat ears, topped by a five-pointed star. Beneath the emblem appears the historic date range “681–1944” on a ribbon. Around the upper rim runs the inscription “НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ,” while the denomination “25 ЛЕВА” is placed prominently at the bottom, flanked by the date 1990. Deep mirrored fields contrast sharply with frosted relief details.

The reverse presents a powerful sports composition: three runners captured in mid-stride, symbolizing speed, endurance, and competitive spirit. The figures are rendered in a clean, modern style, conveying movement and athletic rhythm. Along the rim is the inscription “XXV ЛЕТНИ ОЛИМПИЙСКИ ИГРИ,” and the date “1992” appears below the runners, referring to the Barcelona Olympic Games. The polished background enhances the sculptural depth of the athletes.

Struck in silver and certified PR69 Deep Cameo by PCGS, this coin is an exceptional high-grade example of Bulgarian Olympic-themed numismatics, ideal for collectors of sports history and modern commemoratives.

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