Currency symbol
лв
Bulgarian Lev
ISO 4217: BGN·1 country
Bulgarian Lev (BGN) uses the symbol лв. It's used in Bulgaria.
ISO 4217 code
BGN
Symbol
лв
Name
Bulgarian Lev
Countries
1
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Countries using the BGN
The Bulgarian Lev was replaced by the euro on 1 January 2026 (fixed rate 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN). The euro changeover →
FAQ — BGN
What is the symbol for the Bulgarian Lev?
The symbol for the Bulgarian Lev is "лв". Its ISO 4217 code is BGN.
What is the ISO code for the Bulgarian Lev?
The ISO 4217 code for the Bulgarian Lev is BGN.
Which countries use the Bulgarian Lev?
The Bulgarian Lev (BGN) was Bulgaria's currency until 1 January 2026, when the country adopted the euro at the fixed rate of 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN.