The Bulgarian National Bank decided to put in circulation a new coin with a nominal of 2 Leva (approximately 1 EUR) on December 7, 2015. The nominal value of Leva 2 will be placed on one side of the coin. The image of Bulgaria’s national revival leader and clergyman Paisius of Hilendar can be seen on the other side of the coin. The banknotes with a nominal of 2 Leva will continue to be in circulation together with the new coin.