Bulgaria 10 leva Hockey World Cup in Calgary Player PR66 PCGS silver coin 1987

The Bulgaria 10 Leva silver proof coin issued in 1987 commemorates the XV Winter Olympic Games held in Calgary in 1988. The obverse features a dynamic, geometric depiction of a hockey player in action. The athlete, stylized with angular lines and bold contours, leans forward while maneuvering the puck with his stick. Around him radiate parallel graphic lines, emphasizing speed and movement. A small Olympic flame emblem appears to the left, while the inscription “XV ЗИМНИ ОЛИМПИЙСКИ ИГРИ 1988” curves along the rim. At the bottom, the date “1987” and the denomination “10 ЛЕВА” complete the design.

The reverse displays the emblem of the Народна Република България — a heraldic lion within a wreath of wheat ears, topped by a five-pointed star. Beneath the emblem are the significant dates 681 and 1944. The surrounding inscription “НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ” frames the national coat of arms, rendered in frosted relief against the mirror-like proof background.

Certified PCGS PR66DCAM, the coin offers strong cameo contrast and sharp detail, reflecting the high minting quality of late 20th-century Bulgarian commemoratives. With its winter sports theme, Olympic heritage and bold graphic style, it is a striking addition to collections focused on hockey, the Olympics or modern Bulgarian numismatics.

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