Bulgarian Euro Coin Card: Holds the Full Set from 1 Cent to 2 Euro
Reading time: 6 min
On 1 January 2026 Bulgaria joined the euro area and replaced its old currency, the lev. The first Bulgarian euro coins instantly became a keepsake. Many people don't want them scattered across wallets and jars; they'd rather keep them together, as a set. That's exactly why we make coin cards: 3D printed holders with a slot for each of the eight coins, from 1 cent to 2 euro.
Why it makes a great keepsake and gift
A new currency only gets its first coins once. Years from now it will be fun to show your children or grandchildren what the first Bulgarian euro set looked like: a neat collection you can hold in your hand and turn over to see both sides.
A coin card is also a gift that needs no explanation. It looks good, takes up little space and everyone understands straight away what it is.
What it holds: the eight Bulgarian euro coins
One card holds a full set: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, €1 and €2. Every euro coin has a common side, shared across the euro area, and a national side. On the Bulgarian euro coins, the national side carries familiar symbols that the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) carried over from the lev coins:
| Coin | Diameter | Design on the Bulgarian side |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cent | 16.25 mm | Madara Rider |
| 2 cents | 18.75 mm | Madara Rider |
| 5 cents | 21.25 mm | Madara Rider |
| 10 cents | 19.75 mm | Madara Rider |
| 20 cents | 22.25 mm | Madara Rider |
| 50 cents | 24.25 mm | Madara Rider |
| €1 | 23.25 mm | St Ivan of Rila |
| €2 | 25.75 mm | Paisius of Hilendar |
The Madara Rider is an early medieval rock relief in north-eastern Bulgaria, St Ivan of Rila is the hermit saint who founded the Rila Monastery, and Paisius of Hilendar is the 18th-century monk whose history of the Bulgarians marked the start of the Bulgarian National Revival.
Notice that the sizes don't grow in order: the 10-cent coin is smaller than the 5-cent coin, and the €1 coin is smaller than the 50-cent coin. That's why the slots in our cards are sized to each coin's actual diameter, not to its value.
The five variants
You can browse and order every variant in our product catalogue. Here they are in brief.
Variant 1: Rectangular card with the Bulgarian flag
The classic shape: a rectangular card with the Bulgarian flag in horizontal stripes on the front. It's easy to carry and easy to give in an envelope. See it in the catalogue.
In the photo the card holds lev coins. The slots for the euro coins follow the same approach: each one is sized to the diameter of its coin.
Variant 2: Bulgaria-shaped card with horizontal stripes
The outline of the country, filled with horizontal stripes of white, green and red, the colours of the Bulgarian flag. It works well on a stand on a desk or shelf. See it in the catalogue.
Variant 3: European Union Bulgaria-shaped card in plain blue
A blue field with yellow stars, the design of the European flag, cut to the shape of Bulgaria. The most on-theme choice for a euro set. See it in the catalogue.
Variant 4: Personalised Bulgaria-shaped or rectangular cards
You decide the shape, whether it carries the Bulgarian flag or a contour photo, the size and number of slots, and even special engravings or text. There's more about the options in the personalisation section below and in the catalogue.
Variant 5: Rectangular cards with a premium case
Rectangular cards (optionally with a tilted Bulgarian flag) that come with a storage case, shown in the photos in burgundy, green and black. A good choice for a gift you want to hand over properly packaged. See it in the catalogue.
Material and how it's made
The cards are printed in PLA, a material that holds its shape, has no smell and is easy to colour. If you'd like to know the difference between PLA, PLA+ and PLA Pro, see our article on choosing PLA filament.
Each slot is precisely sized, so the coin presses in with light pressure and stays put, with no wobble and no glue. If you're curious how print settings affect strength, see our article on infill in 3D printing.
Gift ideas
- Birthdays and name days: for someone who loves collections or simply values the memory. (In Bulgaria a name day, the feast day of the saint you're named after, is celebrated much like a birthday.)
- School leavers and graduating classes: a set from the first euro year as a sign of the times.
- Collectors: a neat card instead of loose coins in a box.
- Foreign visitors to Bulgaria: a small souvenir with Bulgarian symbols that's easy to take home.
- Corporate gifts: cards with your company logo or your own text (see personalisation below).
Personalisation
If none of the ready-made variants is quite what you're looking for, take a look at Variant 4. We can change:
- the shape of the card;
- the photo or design on the front and back;
- the Bulgarian flag or another design;
- the size and number of coin slots;
- special engravings or text.
For a company logo or a personal message, write to us through the contact page and we'll talk the idea through together.
Download the model free on MakerWorld
If you have your own 3D printer, you can print a coin card yourself. The model is published on MakerWorld, with each variant as a separate print profile:
- rectangular card with the Bulgarian flag;
- Bulgaria-shaped card in the horizontal colours of the flag;
- Bulgaria-shaped card in European Union style (blue with yellow stars);
- a blank base for your own design, photo or text;
- rectangular card with a protective case.
What you get:
- slots sized to the official coin diameters, with a snug fit so the coins stay in place;
- a label for each coin;
- a multicolour (AMS) profile and a single-colour profile with a pause for the filament change;
- printing without supports.
Print settings: PLA, 0.2 mm layer height, 15% infill, 3 walls, card printed lying flat. If a coin is too tight or too loose, scale XY by ±0.5%.
Coins are not included. The model contains only the holder, with no reliefs or copies of the designs on the coins themselves.
Frequently asked questions
Which coins does the coin card hold?
The full set of eight Bulgarian euro coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, €1 and €2. Each coin has its own slot.
What is the coin card made of?
It's 3D printed in PLA, a stable plastic material for 3D printing.
Do the coins fall out of the slots?
No. Each slot is sized exactly to the diameter of its coin and holds it securely, without glue.
What shapes and designs are available?
A rectangular card with the Bulgarian flag, a Bulgaria-shaped card with horizontal stripes in the flag's colours, a Bulgaria-shaped card in the colours of the European Union (blue with yellow stars), and rectangular cards with a premium case. Personalised cards are available too.
Can I order a personalised card?
Yes. With Variant 4 you choose the shape, the design, the photo or text, and the number of slots. Write to us through our contact page.
Can I print the card myself?
Yes, if you have a 3D printer. The model is published on MakerWorld with ready-made print profiles for each variant. If you'd rather have a finished card, browse our product catalogue.
Want a coin card?
Browse all the variants in our product catalogue and choose the one that suits your set and the person you're giving it to. For questions and personalised orders, get in touch with us.
