© Makake
© Makake
10 Lekë Magnetic
| Brass plated steel | 3.6 g | 21.25 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2009-2023 |
| Value | 10 Lekë 10 ALL = USD 0.11 |
| Currency | New lek (1965-date) |
| Composition | Brass plated steel |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
LEKE
Engraver: Namik Prizëreni
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Starting in 2016 Albania added umlauts to coin designs:The lettering for 2009 and 2013 is “LEKE” and “SHQIPERISE”.(without umlaut on "E")
The lettering for 2018 is “LEKË” and “SHQIPËRISË”.(with umlaut on "E")
Interesting fact
The 10 Lekë coin from Albania has a unique feature - it's magnetic. This is due to the brass plating on the steel core, which gives it a distinctive magnetic properties. This feature was introduced as a security measure to prevent counterfeiting and to make it easier for people to distinguish genuine coins from fake ones.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2013 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lekë (Magnetic) 2009-2023 coin.
