Coins of the Albanian lek

The Albanian lek coinage

Coins in circulation

Value Image Specifications Description Minted
Obverse Reverse Diameter Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse
1 Lek 18 mm 3.00 g Cu Zn5 smooth Nominal value in the middle of the coin and branches artistically carved in the form of a crown. A pelican in the center; inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and year of issue. 1996
5 Lekë 20 mm 3.120 g Fe Ni6 St smooth Features the eagle of the Flag of Albania in the center of the coin. Inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and year of issue. 1997, 2001
10 Lekë 21.25 mm 3.600 g Cu Al6 Ni2 serrated The Castle of Berati in the center; inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and year of issue. 1997, 2001
20 Lekë 22.5 mm 5.00 g Cu Al6 Ni2 serrated The Liburn ship in the center; inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and year of issue. 1997, 2001
50 Lekë 24.25 mm 5.500 g Cu75 Ni25 serrated The equestrian statue of Gent, Illyrian King, depicted in the center. Inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and year of issue. 1997, 2001
50 Lekë Nominal value in the center, separated with a horizontal line. The inscriptions are "Antikiteti shqiptar" (Albanian Antiquity) . An Illyrian helmet in the center; inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania), "Antikiteti Shqiptar" (Albanian Antiquity) and year of issue in both sides. 2004
100 Lekë 24.75 mm 6.700 g Cu Ni25 (ring), Cu Al6 Ni2 (center) serrated Nominal value in the middle of the coin and branches artistically carved in the form of a crown. The portrait of Teuta, Illyrian Queen, the inscription " Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and the year of issue. 2000