20 Franga Ari - Zog I (Independence) 1937 front 20 Franga Ari - Zog I (Independence) 1937 back
20 Franga Ari - Zog I (Independence) 1937 photo
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20 Franga Ari - Zog I Independence

1937 year
Gold (.900) 6.4516 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Albania
King
Zog I (1928-1939)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1937
Value
20 Franga Ari = 100 Lek (100&nbspALK)
Currency
Old lek (1926-1965)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
6.4516 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1940
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#24318
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Coat of Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FR.20
XVV.VJETORI.INDIPENDENCËS
-28.XI.1912-1937-

Translation: 25th Anniversary of Independence

Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: MBRETNIA SHQIPTARE

Translation: Albanian Kingdom

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Franga Ari - Zog I (Independence) 1937 coin from Albania is that it features a unique design that represents the country's independence. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of King Zog I, while the reverse side features an image of a woman representing Albania, holding a flag and a torch, symbolizing freedom and independence. This design was created by the Albanian artist, V. K. M. K. (Vangjel Koça M. K.) and it's considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1937 R 2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Franga Ari - Zog I (Independence) 1937 coin.