Overview

Issued by the Bulgarian National Bank in 2000, this 2 Stotinki coin honours Bulgaria’s medieval heritage with the depiction of the Madara Rider — an early medieval rock relief carved into the Madara Plateau — alongside European-style star motifs.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Bulgaria
• Denomination: 2 Stotinki
• Year: 2000
• Material: Brass-plated steel
• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – A genuinely circulated coin that has seen use. The central relief of the horseman, lion and hound, the Cyrillic inscription, the numeral “2”, the “СТОТИНКИ” legend and the date “2000” all remain clear and legible, with natural surface wear and toning consistent with circulation.
• Obverse (Front): Depiction of the medieval Madara Rider on horseback slaying a lion with a hound following behind, arched with the Cyrillic country name “БЪЛГАРИЯ” along the top rim.
• Reverse (Back): Large central denomination numeral “2” above issue year “2000” and the word “СТОТИНКИ”, surrounded by 12 stars along the upper rim.

Collector Value:

An essential modern Balkan issue featuring one of Bulgaria’s most celebrated historical national symbols.