2000 Lekë 2007 — Albania ( Pick: 74 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2000 Lekë issued in Albania in 2007. It is cataloged under Pick number 74. The banknote features a front side design with the image of Mbreti Gent and a multicolor hologram set against a violet and brown multicolor underprint. The back design depicts the Butrint amphitheater near Sarandë.
Produced by the printing office Thomas De La Rue, this note is printed on paper and measures 160 x 72 mm. It is signed by Ardian Fullani and Valer Miho.
The banknote's violet color is a distinguishing characteristic. The Albanian banknotes series underwent various changes following the issuance of the new series in 1996.
Produced by the printing office Thomas De La Rue, this note is printed on paper and measures 160 x 72 mm. It is signed by Ardian Fullani and Valer Miho.
The banknote's violet color is a distinguishing characteristic. The Albanian banknotes series underwent various changes following the issuance of the new series in 1996.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Ardian Fullani, Valer Miho
- Date of issue
- 2007
- Printing office
- Thomas De La Rue
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Violet
- Dimensions
- 160 x 72 mm
- Pick catalog
- 74
About this banknote
The Bank of Albania introduced the 2000 Lekë banknote on December 29, 2008, as part of its efforts to modernize the national currency. This denomination was added to facilitate higher-value transactions and reduce the need for multiple lower-denomination notes.
The obverse features a portrait of King Gent, the last ruler of Illyria, along with two ancient coins minted during his reign. The reverse depicts the Butrint amphitheater near Sarandë and the Gentiana lutea plant, whose medicinal properties were discovered by King Gent. The banknote measures 160 x 72 mm and was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd.
