5 Lekë 1947-1957 front 5 Lekë 1947-1957 back
5 Lekë 1947-1957 photo
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5 Lekë

 
Zinc 6.2 g 26.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Albania
Period
Socialist Republic (1945-1990)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1947-1957
Value
5 Lek (5&nbspALK)
Currency
Old lek (1926-1965)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
6.2 g
Diameter
26.6 mm
Thickness
1.74 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1992
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#11793
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Large value within circle of stars, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
LEKË
1957

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Lekë coin from Albania was designed by the artist M.A. Meksi, and it features an image of a woman sowing seeds on one side, and the Albanian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted from 1947 to 1957, and it was made of zinc. The coin weighs 6.2 grams and has a diameter of 23.5 millimeters.

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 5 Lekë 1947-1957 coin.