Albania 25 Lekë, 1968 – 1970

Skanderbeg's Victory over the Turks

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Albania Albania
Currency New lek (1965 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 25 Lekë
Year 1968 – 1970
Ruler Socialist Republic (1945–1990)
Composition Silver (.999)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 83.33
Diameter (mm) 60
Thickness (mm) 3
Demonetized 1 January 1992

Description

25 Lekë from Albania. Issued from 1968 to 1970. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 60 mm and weighs 83.33 g.

Obverse
Two sword dancers and musician, mountains in background. (Republic of Albania)
Reverse
Albania arms with date and value below, flanked by four stars on each side. Hallmark at bottom right.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1970  500 — KM# 52.3; fineness in relief 45%
1969  1.5K — KM# 52.2; oval fineness countermark in various positions 22%
1968  8.5K € 120,00 KM# 52.1; oval fineness countermark in various positions 57%

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