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BGN - Bulgarian Lev
The Bulgarian Lev is the currency of Bulgaria. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Bulgarian Lev exchange rate is the BGN to USD rate. The currency code for Leva is BGN, and the currency symbol is лв. Below, you'll find Bulgarian Lev rates and a currency converter.
Notice: The Bulgarian Lev (BGN) was replaced by the Euro (EUR) on January 1, 2026.
Bulgarian Lev Replaced by Euro
As of January 1, 2026, Bulgaria officially adopted the Euro as its national currency, replacing the Bulgarian Lev (BGN). This transition marks Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone. The Bulgarian Lev is no longer in circulation and has been replaced by the Euro at a fixed conversion rate.
Bulgarian Lev Stats
| Name | Bulgarian Lev |
|---|---|
| Symbol | лв |
| Minor unit | 1/100 = Stotinki |
| Minor unit symbol | стотинки |
| Top BGN conversion | BGN to USD |
| Top BGN chart | BGN to USD chart |
Bulgarian Lev Profile
| Nicknames | Kint (masc), Kinta (fem) |
|---|---|
| Coins | Freq used: стотинки1, стотинки2, стотинки5, стотинки10, стотинки20, стотинки50, лв1 |
| Bank notes | Freq used: лв2, лв5, лв10, лв20, лв50, лв100 Rarely used: лв1 |
| Central bank | Bulgarian National Bank |
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