Bulgaria 10 leva Cosmonaut Flight Space Satellite proof silver coin 1979

The Bulgarian 10 Leva 1979 “Cosmonaut Flight” silver proof coin commemorates the first joint space mission between Bulgaria and the USSR — a landmark event that marked Bulgaria’s entry into human space exploration. The coin celebrates scientific progress and symbolizes the country’s growing role in aerospace research during the late 20th century.

On the obverse, a detailed spacecraft is shown in orbit, with antennas, docking arms, cylindrical modules and mechanical fittings carefully engraved. The design captures the technological complexity of the early space era. Surrounding the satellite is a ring of small five-pointed stars, while the inscription “ПЪРВИ СЪВМЕСТЕН ПОЛЕТ В КОСМОСА” arcs above. At the bottom, СССР ★ НРБ signifies the collaboration between the Soviet Union and the People’s Republic of Bulgaria.

The reverse features the state emblem of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria — a heraldic lion framed by wheat ears, a star above the shield, and a ribbon bearing the dates 681–1944. The inscriptions НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ, the year 1979, and the denomination 10 ЛЕВА complete the composition, again framed by a border of stars that gives the coin a formal, commemorative character.

Struck in silver with a proof finish, this coin is a historically meaningful piece ideal for collectors of space-themed numismatics and Bulgarian commemorative issues.

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