The Chief Treasurer of the Bulgarian National Bank stated that 520 tons of euro banknotes and 3,600 tons of euro coins will be needed for circulation in Bulgaria after entering the Eurozone, with plans to withdraw Bulgarian banknotes and coins. The design of Bulgarian euro coins will feature national symbols like the Madara Horseman and St. Ivan Rilski, with storage facilities in major cities and plans for issuing commemorative and collector coins. Bulgaria will have a transition period of 1 month for parallel use of levs and euros, followed by a 6-month exchange period without fees, emphasizing the benefits of joining the eurozone and the approved design elements for the national side of the coins.
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Ursula von der Leyen is meeting Donald Trump in Scotland to discuss trade as tariff deadlines approach, drawing insights from her recent summits with Japan and China. The article argues that the EU should not concede to US pressures, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Trump's negotiations and suggesting that both the US and EU have more to lose than appears. Want More Context? 🔎
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