KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

10 Lekë 1976 — Albania ( Pick: 43 )

Region: Europe
Front side
10 Lekë Albania 1976 — Front side
Back side
10 Lekë Albania 1976 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 10 Lekë issued in Albania in 1976. It is cataloged under Pick number 43.

The front side features a woman working with a cotton spinning frame against a multicolor underprint. The reverse displays a depiction of people alongside a male portrait.

This banknote is printed on paper and measures 135 x 75 mm. The prominent dark green color contributes to its distinct appearance. In 1976, Albania implemented economic and social changes as part of its development strategy.

Specifications

Date of issue
1976
Paper
Paper
Colour
Dark green
Dimensions
135 x 75 mm
Pick catalog
43

About this banknote

The Banka e Shtetit Shqiptar issued the 10 Lekë banknote in 1976, following Albania's official renaming to the People's Socialist Republic. This series replaced the previous 1964 issue to reflect the country's new designation.

The obverse features a woman operating a cotton spinning frame, symbolizing the nation's industrial sector. The reverse displays a group of people near the Palace of Culture, with a portrait of Naim Frashëri, a prominent Albanian poet, at the upper right. The banknote measures 135 x 75 mm and has a watermark of the bank's name encircling a radiant star.

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