Bulgaria 20 leva Bulgarian Railways Train Express PR69 PCGS silver coin 1988

The Bulgaria 20 Leva silver coin issued in 1988 is dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Bulgarian State Railways, celebrating a century of railway transport as a backbone of national development. Struck in silver and preserved in exceptional Proof Deep Cameo quality, this coin is certified by PCGS with a high PR69DCAM grade, highlighting its superb surfaces and sharp contrast.

The reverse features a powerful steam locomotive depicted in precise technical detail, with visible wheels, pistons, smokestack, cabin windows, and rails beneath. Above and around the engine runs the Cyrillic inscription “Български държавни железници 100 години,” marking one hundred years of Bulgarian Railways. Beneath the train appears a stylized winged railway emblem, symbolizing speed, progress, and engineering achievement.

The obverse displays the state emblem of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria: a rampant lion at the center, framed by wheat ears and crowned with a five-pointed star. Below the shield are the dates “681” and “1944,” while the surrounding legend reads “Народна република България,” with the denomination “20 лева” and the year 1988 clearly visible.

Issued as part of a commemorative program honoring national infrastructure and transport history, this coin reflects Bulgaria’s industrial progress and cultural pride. Certified, visually striking, and historically meaningful, it is an excellent addition for collectors of railway themes, European commemoratives, and high-grade silver proofs.

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