Albania Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in Albania reflects the country's political and economic changes over time. From its independence in 1912 to the present day, Albania has undergone several transformations in its monetary system, which are reflected in the evolution of its banknotes.
Current banknotes in circulation
Currently, the official currency of Albania is the Albanian lek, introduced in 1965. Banknotes in circulation include denominations of 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 lekë. These banknotes feature modern designs with portraits of Albanian historical figures and Albanian landmarks. The Bank of Albania has implemented advanced security measures on these banknotes to prevent counterfeiting.
Historical banknotes of Albania
Prior to the introduction of the lek, Albania used a variety of currencies, including the Albanian franc between 1926 and 1965. During this period, banknotes were issued with designs reflecting Albanian history and culture. An important milestone in Albanian notafilia was the issuance of banknotes during the Italian occupation in World War II, which bore inscriptions in both Albanian and Italian. After the war, the communist regime introduced new banknotes with socialist symbolism, which were gradually replaced after the fall of communism in 1991.
| Country | Albania |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Lek (ALL) |
| 1€ | 99,40L |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Tirana |
| ISO2 | AL |
| ISO3 | ALB |
| Catalogued banknotes | 68 |
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1 Lek = 100 qindarka
Valuable banknotes
The most valuable Albania banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
Banknote Catalog
5 Lek
5 Franka Ari
20 Franka Ari
100 Franka Ari
100 Franka Ari
5 Franga
20 Franga
100 Franga
2 Lek
5 Lek
10 Lek
20 Franka Ari
20 Franga
100 Franga
5 Franga
20 Franga
100 Franga
500 Franga
10 Leke
50 Lekë
