Bulgaria 1000 leva Winter Olympic Games Speed Skater PR68 PCGS silver coin 1996

The 1996 Bulgarian 1000 Leva “Winter Olympic Games – Speed Skater” silver coin, graded PCGS PR68 Deep Cameo, is a dynamic tribute to the XVIII Olympic Winter Games held in 1998. The obverse features an expressive figure of a speed skater in full stride, captured in a powerful forward-leaning motion. Behind the athlete, stylized wind and ice streaks create a sense of rapid movement, amplifying the dramatic composition. Along the top rim runs the Cyrillic inscription “XVIII Зимни Олимпийски Игри 1998”, integrating the coin into Bulgaria’s official Olympic series.

The reverse displays the national emblematic design used for commemoratives of the era: a detailed rose wreath wrapping around the denomination “1000 ЛЕВА”. Above appears “Република България”, while the date 1996 rests below, framed by a decorative ribbon. The Proof strike produces deep mirror fields with sharply frosted motifs, giving the coin a strong cameo effect typical of high-grade PCGS-certified issues.

Created to honor Bulgaria’s participation in the 1998 Nagano Winter Games, the coin embodies the speed, energy and discipline of Olympic sport. With its crisp engraving, shimmering silver finish and excellent PR68 preservation, it becomes a standout addition for collectors of Olympic-themed or Bulgarian numismatics.

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