2 Lekë

Features

Issuer	Albania
Period	Socialist Republic (1945-1990)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1947-1957
Value	2 Lek (2 ALK)
Currency	Old lek (1926-1965)
Composition	Zinc
Weight	4 g
Diameter	22 mm
Thickness	1.7 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1 January 1992
Number	N# 11177
References	KM# 37 Standard Catalog of World Coins (7 volumes). , Schön# 37 Battenberg (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (2 volumes).

Obverse

National Arms within 3/4 circle of stars, beaded edge

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SHQIPËRI
24 MAJ 1944

Translation:
Albania
24 May 1944

Reverse

Large value at center of circle stars, date below, beaded edge

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
LEKË
1957

Edge

Plain

Mint

See also

• Bird
• Coat of Arms
• Double-headed eagle
• Wreath

• 1 Lek
• 5 Lekë

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC				Frequency
Undetermined
1947							$ 2.10	$ 2.10						36%
1957						$ 1.80	$ 1.90	$ 2.10	$ 2.50	$ 2.50				73%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 109 Lot 417	27 Jan 2024	1947	VF	USD 15.45 (EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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