The independent catalogue of Bulgarian coins · 486 coins documented
Spot Gold 3 706 € Silver 50.70 € Platinum 1 469 € /ozType at least 2 letters. Try “Rila”, “1981”, “gold” or “Iconography”.
BulgarianCoins editorial
Capsules, albums, boxes, humidity and safes: how to store and display a collection safely.
Storage and display
Binders with sleeve pages, albums with slots, trays and capsules – which suits which coins
How to choose coin albums and binders: binders with pocket pages, albums with round slots, trays and boxes, capsules and flips – materials to avoid (PVC), which solution suits circulation coins, silver, gold and BNB proof coins, and how to organise a collection.
· 2 min read · BulgarianCoins editorial team
Storage and display
Bank safe deposit box versus home safe for a coin collection: security, access, humidity, insurance and cost, plus practical tips for choosing and using a home safe in Bulgaria.
· 3 min read
Storage and display
Which plastics and papers are safe for coins (Mylar, polypropylene, polyethylene, acrylic, acid-free paper) and which ones damage them (soft PVC, rubber, ordinary cardboard, wood), with a quick test for unknown flips.
· 2 min read
Storage and display
What to record for every coin, how to organise an inventory and why it matters for insurance, selling and inheritance – using a spreadsheet, an app or the BulgarianCoins catalogue numbers.
· 2 min read
Storage and display
Display cases, frames and stands for coins: how light, humidity, dust and security affect a displayed collection, which materials to use and which coins should stay in the safe.
· 3 min read
Storage and display
Capsules, 2x2 holders, albums, trays and boxes compared: what is safe for the metal, what to avoid (PVC, damp, paper with acids) and how to store BNB proof coins.
· 3 min read
Storage and display
A practical guide to sharp, honest coin photos with a phone: daylight or two lamps, a plain background, a steady phone, both sides and the edge, and how to photograph proof coins in capsules.
· 3 min read
Storage and display
The capsule, box and certificate of authenticity are part of a BNB commemorative coin’s value: why buyers expect them, what a coin loses without them and how to keep them in good condition.
· 3 min read
Storage and display
What humidity and temperature are safe for coins, where in the home to keep a collection, how to use silica gel and a hygrometer, and the places to avoid.
· 3 min read
Storage and display
How to insure a coin collection in Bulgaria: limits of standard home insurance for collectibles, separate policies for valuables, bank safe deposit boxes, how to document and value a collection, and practical steps to reduce risk.
· 3 min read
