FACT 1: The currency of Bulgaria is the Bulgarian Lev. It's code is BGN. According to our data, GBP to BGN is the most popular Lev exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most frequently used banknotes in Bulgaria are: лв2, лв5, лв10, лв20, лв50, лв100. The currency is used solely in Bulgaria.

FACT 3: The Bulgarian Lev was pegged to the US Dollar a number of times from 1945 to 1952 and previously to the Russian Ruble in 1944 when Bulgaria was occupied by the Soviet Union.

TRY
Turkish Lira

FACT 1: The currency of Turkey is the Turkish Lira. It’s code is TRY. According to our data, GBP to TRY is the most popular Lira exchange rate conversion. The Turkish Lira has a number of nicknames, including: Kağıt, Mangır, Papel.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Turkey are: 5, 10, 20, 50. It's used in North Cyprus & Turkey.

FACT 3: The Turkish Lira was reintroduced in 2005 after suffering depreciation in value with the previous Lira. The currency symbol was the result of a worldwide contest and amalgamates an anchor and the letters T' and 'L' for Turkish Lira.