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Bulgarians queue in front of Bulgarian National Bank to buy a coin in memory of Stoyanka Mutafova

Photo: BGNES

People have formed a long line in front of the Bulgarian National Bank to buy a copper commemorative coin dedicated to the 100th anniversary since the birth of renowned Bulgarian actress Stoyanka Mutafova. The coin is part of the series “Bulgarian artists”. It is minted in denomination of 2 Leva (EUR 1) and will be sold until January 26. People can buy up to 2 coins. Each coin costs 30 Leva (EUR 15.3)

Despite the cold weather in Sofia, some fans of the popular Bulgarian actress have been waiting since midnight, BGNES reports. Stoyanka Mutafova passed away at the age of 97. She was one of the world’s oldest actresses performing regularly on stage.




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