About this episode
This episode commemorates Bulgaria's transition to the Euro by exploring the 145-year history of the Bulgarian Lev as a currency.
To commemorate Bulgaria's transition to the Euro on January 1st 2026, this special episode looks back on the 145 year history of the Bulgarian Lev as a currency. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/history-of-lev Check out the book here: www.amazon.com/State-Builders-St…an/dp/6197814110/
People in this episode
Host: Eric Halsey
Topics covered
- Bulgarian currency
- history
- Euro transition
- Lev
- economic history
- Bulgaria
Keywords
- Bulgarian Lev
- currency history
- Euro transition
- Bulgaria
- economic history
- Patreon
- Amazon
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Bulgarian History Podcast, Patreon, Amazon
Books & works: State Builders
Places: Bulgaria
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