Lek (currency)

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The Lek (plural lekë) is the currency used in Albania; it is worth about 1 U.S. cent or Japanese yen. (.974 US cents as of June 14, 2005) ISO 4217 currency code: ALL. It is divided into 100 qindarka. The name derives from the popular abbreviation of Alexander the Great (Leka i Madh) and was introduced during the reign of Ahmet Zogu.

Contents 1 Qindarka 2 Coins 3 Banknotes 4 External links

Qindarka

The qindarkë, plural qindarka) is a small currency unit of Albania. A Lek is worth one hundred qindarka. The name comes from the Albanian qind (hundred).

Coins

All coins have on the front side the value with branches. The reverse has various designs with the inscription "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and the year of production.

• 10 qindarka
• 20 qindarka
• 50 qindarka
• 1 Lek: Pelican
• 5 Lekë: The eagle from the Flag of Albania
• 10 Lekë: Castle of Berat city
• 20 Lekë: Liburnian ship
• 50 Lekë: Portrait of the Illyrian King Gentius
• 100 Lekë: Portrait of the Illyrian Queen Teuta

Banknotes

There are various series of these in circulation.

• 100 Lekë
• 200 Lekë
• 500 Lekë
• 1000 Lekë
• 5000 Lekë

External links

• Bank of Albania

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