Standard of Bulgarian Money
The Bulgarian monetary system is based on clearly defined standards for both gold and silver coins. The gold coins and […]
The Monetary System of Bulgaria
The official monetary system of Bulgaria is based on two units: the lev and the stotinka. The lev has the
Professions of Savings Bank Depositors
The savings banks in Bulgaria served people from many different professions and social groups. Official statistics from 1906 show how
Rapid Growth of Savings Banks
The savings banks continued to grow quickly during the early years of the twentieth century. In 1905, the number of
Legal Protection of Savings Bank Deposits
According to the law that currently regulates savings banks, no embargo or seizure may be placed on sums deposited in
The Establishment of Savings Banks in Bulgaria
Savings banks in Bulgaria were created to encourage people to save money safely and regularly. The establishment of post office
Dividends Paid by the Insurance Company “Bulgaria”
The insurance company “Bulgaria” showed strong and steady financial results during the years 1892 to 1904. One clear sign of
Changes to the Company’s Bye-Laws
In the year 1898, the bye-laws of the insurance company “Bulgaria” were officially revised. These changes mainly concerned two important
The Growth of the Insurance Company “Balkan”
In 1898, a special law was passed that included the shares of the insurance company “Balkan” in the official list
State and Church Support for Bulgarian Religious Art
The development of fine arts in Bulgaria was strongly supported by both the State and the Church. Important commissions were