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50 Qindarka
1964 yearAluminium | 2 g | 24.49 mm |
Issuer | Albania |
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Period | Socialist Republic (1945-1990) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1964 |
Value | 50 Qindarka (0.50 ALL) |
Currency | New lek (1965-date) |
Composition | Aluminium |
Weight | 2 g |
Diameter | 24.49 mm |
Thickness | 2 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | 1 January 1992 |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#7253 |
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Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Five stars across top, value at center between wheat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
QINDARKA
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Minted in the People's Republic of ChinaInteresting fact
The 50 Qindarka coin was designed by the Albanian artist, M.A. Meksi, and it features a unique blend of traditional Albanian motifs and modernist elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a woman's head, surrounded by intricate patterns and symbols that reflect the country's rich cultural heritage. The reverse side features the denomination and the year of issue, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The use of aluminum as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice, as it was a relatively new and innovative material at the time, and it symbolized the country's commitment to modernization and progress. Overall, the 50 Qindarka coin is a beautiful and fascinating piece of numismatic history that offers a glimpse into Albania's rich cultural and artistic traditions.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1964 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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