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½ Leku
| Zinc | 2.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Socialist Republic (1945-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1947-1957 |
| Value | ½ Lek (½ ALK) |
| Currency | Old lek (1926-1965) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1992 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
LEKU
1957
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Leku coin from Albania, made of zinc and weighing 2.1g, was introduced in 1947 and was in circulation until 1957. During this time, it was the smallest denomination coin in the country's currency, the Lek. Despite its small value, the coin was an important part of everyday transactions in Albania during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1957 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Leku 1947-1957 coin.
