Albania 2000 50 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 fifty lekë was issued in 1996 and again in 2000. It has not been struck since altho commemorative fifty lekë (KM 81, 88, 86, 89, 90, 91, 95, 06, 100, 102) are depicted for 2001-13. As of August 2023, US$1 = 97.5 lekë, making this coin worth about US$0.51.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 5.5 g, copper-nickel, reeded edge, 24.25 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.

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• 1996 20 lekë
• 2000 100 lekë
• 2001 200 lekë, Michelangelo's David
• 2012 200 lekë, Mother Theresa
• 2018 10 lekë
• Coins and currency dated 2000