Vice President Iliana Yotova has called on the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) to vigorously defend the design of Bulgaria’s first commemorative two-euro coin. The coin features Cyrillic script, a point of national significance. Yotova made the statement during the inauguration ceremony of Professor Nikolay Nenovski as a member of the BNB’s Governing Council. The call to action underscores the importance of preserving Bulgarian cultural identity on the forthcoming Eurozone currency. Details regarding potential challenges to the design were not specified, but Yotova emphasized the need for proactive protection. The commemorative coin marks Bulgaria’s upcoming entry into the Eurozone, currently slated for January 1, 2024. This request highlights the symbolic value attached to the coin’s design within Bulgaria.