Albania 1996 20 leke

from the Acanthite Collection

The communist regime in Albania collapsed in 1992 as part of the general failure of communism in Russia and eastern Europe. The succeeding regime did not get around to issuing coins until 1995 and this twenty lekë was issued in 1996 and again in 2000. It has not been struck since altho a brass twenty lekë (KM 87) is depicted for 2002. As of August 2023, US$1 = 97.5 lekë, making this coin worth about US$0.20.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 5 g, aluminum bronze, reeded edge, 22.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 78.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

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• 1991 10 leke, Olympic Summer Games, reverse with normal strike
• 1992 10 lekë, Olympic Games, boxing
• 2000 50 lekë
• 2000 100 lekë
• Coins and currency dated 1996