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20 Lekë Magnetic
| Brass plated steel | 4.6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2012-2020 |
| Value | 20 Lekë 20 ALL = USD 0.22 |
| Currency | New lek (1965-date) |
| Composition | Brass plated steel |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 LEKE
Engraver: Namik Prizëreni
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Lettering of 2012 is “LEKE” and “SHQIPERISE”.(without umlaut on "E")Lettering of 2016 and 2020 is “LEKË” and “SHQIPËRISË”.(with umlaut on "E")
Interesting fact
The 20 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 the genuine coin from fake ones.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lekë (Magnetic) 2012-2020 coin.
