5 Lekë (Durazzo) 1987 front 5 Lekë (Durazzo) 1987 back
5 Lekë (Durazzo) 1987 photo
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5 Lekë Durazzo

1987 year
Gold (.900) 50 g 38.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Albania
Period
Socialist Republic (1945-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1987
Value
5 Lekë (5&nbspALL)
Currency
New lek (1965-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
50 g
Diameter
38.7 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1992
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#70565
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Durazzo motif

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALBANIA
KALAJA E DURRESIT
5 LEKË

Translation: Castle of Durazzo

Engraver: Gyorgy Bornar

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Lekë (Durazzo) 1987 coin from Albania is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors or special occasions. Despite being made of gold (.900) and weighing 50 grams, it has a relatively low mintage of only 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  5 - - - - - -

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