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5 Lekë Durazzo
1987 year| Copper-nickel | 28.2 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Period | Socialist Republic (1945-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 5 Lekë (5 ALL) |
| Currency | New lek (1965-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1992 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Durazzo motif
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALBANIA
KALAJA E DURRESIT
5 LEKË
Translation: Castle of Durazzo
Engraver: Gyorgy Bornar
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The boat is a chébec, a typical Mediterranean sailboat initially with Latin sails from the XVIth to the XVIIIth centuries. They will be on the end rigged partially or entirely in square sails as on the coin.
Interesting fact
The 5 Lekë (Durazzo) 1987 coin from Albania features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Albania, while the reverse side features an image of the historic city of Durazzo, which was an important center of trade and culture during the medieval period. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Albania's rich cultural heritage and its significance in the region's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lekë (Durazzo) 1987 coin.
