Bulgaria 5 leva Birth of Educator Vasil Aprilov PR69 PCGS CuNi coin 1989

The Bulgaria 5 Leva commemorative coin issued in 1989 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Vasil Aprilov, a leading Bulgarian educator, reformer, and key figure of the Bulgarian National Revival. Aprilov is remembered as a visionary who laid the foundations of modern secular education in Bulgaria, believing that knowledge and enlightenment were essential to national progress and cultural identity.

The obverse features a finely detailed left-facing portrait of Vasil Aprilov. His composed expression and classical attire reflect dignity and intellectual authority, while the smooth mirrored fields emphasize the sculptural depth of the portrait. Surrounding the image is a Cyrillic inscription dedicated to the bicentenary of his birth, along with the dates “1789–1989,” clearly anchoring the coin to its commemorative purpose.

On the reverse, an impressive educational building is depicted with a symmetrical façade, arched central entrance, multiple rows of windows, and a pitched roof crowned by a small spire. The inscription “Narodna Republika Bulgaria” runs along the upper rim, while the year “1989” and the denomination “5 leva” appear below, framed by a decorative line of rosettes.

Struck in copper-nickel with a Proof Deep Cameo finish, this coin is certified PCGS PR69 DCAM, representing near-perfect preservation and outstanding visual contrast. A top-grade certified example, it is a superb addition to collections focused on education, historical personalities, and modern Bulgarian commemorative coinage.

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