Bulgaria 10 leva Cosmonaut Flight Space Satellite PR69 PCGS silver coin 1979

The Bulgarian 10 Leva 1979 “Cosmonaut Flight” silver coin celebrates the first joint space mission between Bulgaria and the USSR — a defining moment in the nation’s technological and scientific history. Graded PCGS PR69DCAM, this near-perfect proof coin displays striking contrast between its deep mirror fields and sharply frosted reliefs, making every engraved detail exceptionally vivid.

The obverse presents a detailed spacecraft in orbit, complete with antennas, docking arms, cylindrical modules, surface paneling and mechanical extensions. These elements are arranged with precision, giving the satellite a sense of realistic motion. A full ring of stars creates a border around the design, while the inscription “ПЪРВИ СЪВМЕСТЕН ПОЛЕТ В КОСМОСА” arcs across the top. At the bottom, СССР ★ НРБ highlights the international partnership behind the mission.

On the reverse, the emblem of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria dominates the composition: a heraldic lion framed by wheat ears, a five-pointed star above, and a ribbon below. Surrounding inscriptions НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ, the year 1979, and the denomination 10 ЛЕВА complete the design, set within another star-ornamented border.

Struck in silver and preserved in exceptional PR69 condition, this coin is a standout piece for collectors of space exploration, Bulgarian history, and premium proof numismatics.

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