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© Aurora Numismatica
5 Lekë Albanian Railroads; Trial
1988 year| Nickel | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Albanian State Bank (Banka e Shtetit Shqiptar) |
| Period | Socialist Republic (1945-1990) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 5 Lekë (5 ALL) |
| Currency | New lek (1965-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1992 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#400147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Railroad motif.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALBANIA
PROVA ESSAI
1988
5 LEKË
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Lekë coin was designed by the Albanian artist, M. S. Gjiknuri, and it features an image of a steam locomotive, which represents the country's railroad industry. The coin was minted in 1988 as a trial piece, and it was never officially released into circulation. As a result, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lekë (Albanian Railroads; Trial) 1988 coin.
