Stotinka meaning

A stotinka is a Bulgarian coin worth one-hundredth of a lev.


Stotinka definitions

Word backwards aknitots
Part of speech Noun
Syllabic division sto-tin-ka
Plural The plural of the word "stotinka" is "stotinki."
Total letters 8
Vogais (3) o,i,a
Consonants (4) s,t,n,k

What is Stotinka?

Stotinka is a fractional currency unit used in Bulgaria. It is equivalent to one-hundredth of a Bulgarian lev. The plural form of stotinka is stotinki. The term stotinka comes from the Bulgarian word for "a hundred".

History of Stotinka

Stotinka was first introduced in Bulgaria in 1881 as part of the Bulgarian lev currency system. Since then, stotinka coins have been used for everyday transactions, especially in small-value purchases. Stotinka coins come in various denominations, including 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 stotinki.

Usage of Stotinka

Stotinka coins are commonly used in Bulgaria for vending machines, public transportation, and other small transactions. While they may not have much value individually, when combined, stotinki can add up to significant amounts. In recent years, electronic payments have become more popular in Bulgaria, reducing the need for physical stotinka coins.

Collecting Stotinka Coins

Some numismatists enjoy collecting stotinka coins as a hobby. As with any form of coin collecting, the value of stotinka coins can vary depending on their condition, rarity, and historical significance. Collectors may look for specific years or designs of stotinka coins to complete their collections.

Overall, stotinka is an integral part of the Bulgarian currency system, representing the smallest unit of value in the country. Whether used in everyday transactions or collected as a hobby, stotinka coins have a unique place in Bulgarian numismatics.


Stotinka Examples

  1. I found a stotinka on the sidewalk.
  2. She gave me back a stotinka in change.
  3. The price was just one stotinka more than I had.
  4. I dropped a stotinka into the charity donation box.
  5. He found a stotinka coin in his pocket.
  6. The taxi fare was rounded up to the nearest stotinka.
  7. I need just one more stotinka to buy this candy.
  8. She saved every stotinka she earned.
  9. The vending machine only accepted stotinka coins.
  10. I picked up a shiny stotinka from the ground.


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  • Updated 23/06/2024 - 18:34:35