1 lek ALBANIA (1996)

diameter:	weight:	thickness:	alloy:
18.0 mm	3.0 g	1.7 mm	Cu₉₅Zn₅

obverse:

in the centre a Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) standing on a stone en face; along the top edge: • REPUBLIKA E SHQIPERISE • (Republic of Albania); along the bottom edge year of issue 1996

reverse:

in the centre in two lines face value: 1 / LEK; along the bottom edge wreath of oak branch

edge:

plain

issue date:

1 I 1997

withdrawal date:

still in circulation

designer:

mint:

mintage:

1996

???

interesting facts:

In 2008 the production of 1 lek coins in cheaper steel alloy began, but with the same obverse and reverse depiction.

last update: 20 X 2013

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