50 Qindarka (Liberation) 1969 front 50 Qindarka (Liberation) 1969 back
50 Qindarka (Liberation) 1969 photo
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50 Qindarka Liberation

1969 year
Aluminium 2 g 24.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Albania
Period
Socialist Republic (1945-1990)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1969
Value
50 Qindarka (0.50&nbspALL)
Currency
New lek (1965-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
2 g
Diameter
24.4 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 1992
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6745
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Two half-length figures holding a torch aloft, value below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25 VJETORI I ÇLIRIMIT
50 QINDARKA

Translation:
25th Anniversary of Liberation
50 Qindarka

Engraver: Odhise Paskali

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Minted in the People's Republic of China

Interesting fact

The 50 Qindarka (Liberation) coin from Albania, minted in 1969, was the first coin in the world to feature a design that was created by a computer. The coin's design was generated using a computer program, which was a groundbreaking innovation at the time. This fact not only highlights the coin's unique design but also underscores Albania's commitment to embracing cutting-edge technology in the minting of its currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Qindarka (Liberation) 1969 coin.