Currency in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian currency is the Lev (BGL) or in the plural form - Leva, divided into 100 stotinki. Banknotes of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 leva are in common circulation in Bulgaria. Bulgarian coins are minted in values of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 stotinki. The Bulgarian economy operates under the auspices of a Currency Board where 1,9558 BGN is equal to 1 EURO.Changing Money in Bulgaria
Visitors in Bulgaria should exchange cash at banks or change bureaus. Exchange facilities at daily rates are in operation at the airport, at the exchange desks of different banks and in many of the hotels. Some change bureaus will charge commissions on both cash and travellers' check transactions. Beware of people on the street who offer high rates of exchange or who may ask you to make some change for them.
Visitors in Bulgaria should exchange cash at banks or change bureaus. Exchange facilities at daily rates are in operation at the airport, at the exchange desks of different banks and in many of the hotels. Some change bureaus will charge commissions on both cash and travellers' check transactions. Beware of people on the street who offer high rates of exchange or who may ask you to make some change for them.
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