1. Lev is the official currency of Bulgaria. Etymologically the name means Lion.
2. Bulgarian Lev is abbreviated as BGN and pegged to the Euro at a rate of 1 euro = 1.95583 Lev.
3. Official symbol of BGN is ЛB.
4. History of Bulgarian Lev can be divided into 4 phases. The first period dates back to 1881-1952, when it was equivalent to 1 French franc. Following the wartime inflation, the Old Lev was replaced by a new Lev at an exchange rate of - 1 new ЛB = 100 old ЛB in 1952.
5. The third phase of BGN began in 1962 when a redenomination took place, resulting in an exchange rate of - 1.17 lev = 1 U. S. dollar. Finally, the 4th phase of BGN began in 1999 when this currency was redenominated once again at an exchange rate of 1000: 1, and 1 new ЛB equalled 1 Deutsche Mark.
6. BGN banknotes are issued by the Bulgarian National Bank. The most used denominations are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Lev.
What is the interbank exchange rate for the Bulgarian Lev ?
1 GBP = 2.317690 BGN
Last update date : 01-11-2024 00:04:06
Last updated on 01-11-2024 00:04:06
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