I'd love to know where these rumours come from, but there are still travel books around that hark back to the days of communism.

You can definitely bring some back, but not more than 20,000 leva, I think.

Peter

Hi dangermouse,

There is no actual limit to the amount of Leva which you can take into/bring out of Bulgaria but there are rules for various amounts:

Up to 8, 000 Leva - no customs declaration

Over 8,000 Leva & up to 25, 000 Leva - written customs declaration

Over 25, 000 Leva - written customs declaration plus certification from the tax administration.

For full details, see HERE

Baldur