Albanian coins in circulation - Issues of 1995, 1996 and 2000

 

• 100 Lekë
• 50 Lekë
• 20 Lekë
• 10 Lekë
• 5 Lekë
• 1 Lek

 

 

100 Lekë, issue of 2000

Denomination: 100 Lekë Weight: 6.700 gr Diameter: 24.75 mm Alloy: Cu Ni25/Cu Al6 Ni2 Colour: white circle, yellow field Edge: serrated Issued: 01.09.2000

 

 

 

 

Obverse: Nominal value in the middle of the coin and branches artistically carved in the form of a crown.
Reverse: The portrait of Teuta, Illyrian Queen,   the inscription " Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and the year of issue, 2000.

 

 

 

50 Lekë, issue of 1996 and 2000

Denomination: 50 Leke Weight: 5.500 gr Diameter: 24.25 mm Alloy: Cu75 Ni25 Colour: white Edge: serrated Issued: coin of 1996 on 01.01.1997 and coin of 2000 on 01.01.2001.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obverse: Nominal value in the middle of the coin and branches artistically carved in the form of a crown.

Reverse : The equestrian statue of Gent, Illyrian King, depicted in the center. Inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and 2000, year of issue

 

 

 

50 Lekë, issue of 2003

Denomination: 50 Lekë Weight: 5.500 gr Diameter: 24.25 mm Alloy: Cu 75Ni25 Colour: white Edge: serrated Mintage: 200.000 pcs Issued: 01.08.2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obverse: Nominal value in the center, separated with an horizontal line. The inscriptions are "Antikiteti shqiptar" (Albanian Antiquity) .

Reverse : An Illyrian helmet in the center; inscriptions are  "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) , "Antikiteti Shqiptar" (Albanian Antiquity) and 2003, year of issue in both sides.

 

 

 

20 Lekë, issue of 1996 and 2000

Denomination: 20 Leke Weight: 5.00 gr Diameter: 22.5 mm Alloy: CuAl6 Ni2 Colour: yellow Edge: serrated Issued: coin of 1996 on 01.01.1997 and coin of 2000 on 01.01.2001.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obverse : Nominal value in the middle of the coin and two branches artistically carved in the form of a crown.

Reverse : The Liburn ship designed in the center; inscriptions are  "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and 2000, year of issue.

 

 

 

 

10 Lekë, issue of 1996 and 2000

Denomination: 10 Leke Weight: 3.600 gr Diameter: 21.25 mm Alloy: CuAl6 Ni2 Colour: yellow Edge: serrated Issued: coin of 1996 on 01.01.1997 and coin of 2000 on 01.01.2001.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obverse : Nominal value in the middle of the coin and branches artistically carved in the form of a crown.

Reverse : The Castle of Berati designed in the center; inscriptions are  "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and  2000, year of issue.  

 

 

 

5 Lekë, issue of 1995 and 2000

Denomination: 5 Leke Weight: 3.120 gr Diameter: 20 mm Alloy: Fe Ni6St Colour: white Edge: smooth Issued: coin of 1995 on 01.01.1997 and coin of 2000 on 01.01.2001.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obverse : Nominal value in the middle of the coin and branches artistically carved in the form of a crown.

Reverse : Features the eagle of Albanian flag designed in the center of the coin. Inscriptions are  "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and  2000, year of issue.

 

 

 

 

1 Lek, issue of 1996

Denomination: 1 Leke Weight: 3.00 gr Diameter: 18 mm Alloy: CuZn5 Colour: red Edge: smooth Issued: 01.01.1997 .

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obverse : Nominal value in the middle of the coin and branches artistically carved in the form of a crown.

Reverse : A pelican bird in the center; inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and 1996, year of issue.