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In the Know : Whither the Euro?

Euro adoption in Bulgaria is a question of when, not if. Timing is linked to meeting five convergence criteria concerning local economic progress. [...more]

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Bulgarian Currency

The Bulgarian currency is called the lev (plural leva). The fractional measure is called the stotinka (plural stotinki). Banknotes are issued currently in denominations of 2,5,10,20,50 and 100 leva. Coins are issued for 1,2,5,10,20 and 50 stotinki, as well as for 1 lev. Occasionally you might still find a one lev note in circulation, but [...] [...more]