100 Lekë 1957 — Albania ( Pick: 30 )

Region: Europe

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Banknote description

This banknote from Albania, dated 1957, carries a denomination of 100 Lekë. The note features a design from the 1957 issue, depicting a soldier on the left with arms. Its colors are green and orange, and it includes a watermark that presents "BSHSH" within outlines, repeated throughout the design.

Cataloged under Pick number 30, this banknote is classified within a defined group of banknotes based on the available details. The combination of its denomination, year, and catalog reference places it among documented banknotes from this timeframe.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1957
Paper: Paper
Colour: Green and orange
Dimensions: 145 x 85 mm
Pick catalog: 30

About this banknote

The Banka e Shtetit Shqiptar issued the 100 Lekë banknote in 1957. This series was introduced to replace earlier issues and standardize the currency during Albania's post-war economic restructuring.

The front of the banknote features an Albanian soldier standing with a rifle on the left side, with the national coat of arms positioned at the upper right center. The reverse displays the denomination in ornate guilloche designs. The watermark consists of the letters "BSHSH" within outlines, repeated across the paper. The note measures 145 x 85 mm and was printed by Goznak in the Russian Federation.