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2 Lekë Liberation
1989 year| Copper-nickel | 7.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Socialist Republic (1945-1990) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 2 Lekë (2 ALL) |
| Currency | New lek (1965-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1992 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Denomination and motif
Script: Latin
Lettering:
45 VJETORI I CLIRIMIT
2 LEKE
Translation: 45th Anniversary of Liberation
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Lekë (Liberation) coin from Albania, minted in 1989, features an image of the Albanian national hero, Skanderbeg, on its obverse side. Skanderbeg was a 15th-century Albanian prince who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire and is considered a symbol of Albanian resistance and independence. The coin's design was created by the Albanian artist, Ksenofon Kostaqi, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lekë (Liberation) 1989 coin.
