Description

In 1986, Bulgaria introduced a special currency known as the “strong lev” (BGLH) for foreign exchange purposes. This currency was used specifically for transactions with foreigners and was not intended for domestic use. The idea was to prevent visitors from using the regular Bulgarian Lev in the local economy. The strong Lev was exchangeable at a fixed rate with the regular Bulgarian Lev. The system existed to control and monitor foreign currency transactions at that time.