Bulgaria 1000 leva Year of the Child KM-232 UNICEF PR 68 PCGS silver coin 1997

The 1997 Bulgaria 1000 Leva Year of the Child silver coin is a meaningful commemorative issue dedicated to children and the humanitarian ideals promoted by UNICEF. Struck by Bulgaria and certified PR68 by PCGS, this beautiful proof coin celebrates childhood, education, culture, and the importance of providing opportunities for future generations.

The reverse features a touching artistic composition showing a young girl in traditional Bulgarian folk dress standing before stylized village houses with tiled roofs, windows, and decorative architectural details. The girl’s embroidered costume, patterned apron, braided hairstyle, and traditional footwear highlight Bulgaria’s rich cultural heritage. To the left appears the UNICEF emblem with the recognizable mother-and-child symbol surrounded by a wreath, while the Bulgarian inscription “ДЕЦАТА НА СВЕТА” (“Children of the World”) encircles the design. The obverse displays the denomination “1000 ЛЕВА,” the date 1997, and an elegant wreath of blooming roses, rosebuds, leaves, and a ribbon, accompanied by the inscription “РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ.”

Issued as part of a UNICEF-themed program, the coin reflects international efforts to support children’s welfare, education, and development. Struck in silver with a proof finish and preserved in impressive PCGS PR68 condition, it combines artistic beauty, social significance, and collectible appeal. An excellent addition for collectors of UNICEF issues, Bulgarian commemoratives, children-themed coins, and modern silver proofs.

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