Bulgarian Lev to Canadian Dollar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Bulgaria

Currency Code, Symbol: BGN

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 stotinki, 1, 2 leva

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 5, 2, 10, 20, 50, 100 leva

History: The Bulgarian lev (лв.) is the national currency of Bulgaria. The rate of this national currency is tied to fluctuations of euro.The notes are also known as BGN. Minted coins named stotinka are used as change for the Bulgarian lev. 1 BGN equals 100 stotinki. The name itself comes from the French currency – centime. BGN was first issued in 1879. After several monetary reforms, the present design of the notes was shaped. The most recent change of the lev’s design dates back to 1999. Despite numerous claims made by Bulgaria on switching to euro, lev is still used for payment on the country’s territory. It is embellished with the portraits of famous cultural, historical and political figures.Read More

Country of Circulation: Canada

Currency Code, Symbol: CAD, $

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Canadian dollar (symbol: CA$, code: CAD, number 124) is used for financial operations within Canada. The abbreviation of the currency used on the exchange market and in exchange offices is CAD. One Canadian dollar correlates to 100 cents.The currency was introduced in 1858. The government had used the Spanish real previously. Some types and denominations of the $ currency are not issued anymore. However, Canada officially accepts all types of currency units that have been issued since 1935. It should be mentioned that CAD is included in the list of the most traded world currencies, namely in the top ten.Read More