BULGARIA 100 Leva 2018

Front
The front features the portrait of Aleko Konstantinov, rendered in an expressive and realistic style that highlights his ironic and critical personality. The image reflects his role as a keen observer of Bulgarian society, combining civic engagement with literary satire.

⸰ Aleko Konstantinov as a key figure in Bulgarian literature and social thought

Reverse
The reverse presents an illustrative composition dedicated to Aleko Konstantinov’s most famous work, Bay Ganyu. The scene portrays the central character, whose caricatured and symbolic traits have made him an emblem of Bulgarian social satire. The design transforms literary narrative into visual form, reinforcing the connection between text and graphic representation.

⸰ Illustration inspired by Bay Ganyu, a symbol of national satire
⸰ Visual expression of the work’s ironic and critical tone