BGN 2.3 billion remain outside the BNB's coffers
As of today, 92.52% of lev banknotes and coins that were in circulation at the beginning of 2025 have been withdrawn, with around BGN 2.3 billion still remaining outside the vaults of the Bulgarian National Bank, the institution said.
Euro banknotes and coins in circulation amount to more than €8.4 billion, ensuring the normal functioning of the payment system as well as the servicing of the economy and the population.
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) also reminds that from 1 February 2026 the euro becomes the sole legal tender in the country.
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