Bulgaria 10 leva Cosmonaut Flight Space Satellite PR64 PCGS silver coin 1979

The Bulgarian 10 Leva 1979 “Cosmonaut Flight” silver coin marks the historic first joint space mission between Bulgaria and the USSR — a key moment in international scientific cooperation. Certified PCGS PR64DCAM, it displays sharp mirrored fields with frosted details, enhancing the precision of its aerospace-themed engraving.

The obverse showcases a detailed space module in orbit, with antennas, docking arms, cylindrical components and fine mechanical lines clearly visible. A wide ring of stars surrounds the spacecraft, symbolizing the mission’s presence beyond Earth. The inscription “ПЪРВИ СЪВМЕСТЕН ПОЛЕТ В КОСМОСА” arcs across the top, while СССР ★ НРБ below highlights the two participating nations. The clarity of the relief gives the satellite a dynamic, floating appearance.

The reverse presents the emblem of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria: a heraldic lion set inside a wreath of wheat ears, topped by a star and supported by a ribbon. Beneath the emblem appear the inscriptions БЪЛГАРИЯ, 1979, and the denomination 10 ЛЕВА, framed by a border of stars that completes the official aesthetic.

Struck in silver with an attractive deep cameo effect, this commemorative piece is ideal for collectors of space history, Cold War–era numismatics and Bulgarian proof issues.

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