5 lek 1940 — Albania ( Pick: 10 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 lek issued in Albania in 1940. It is cataloged under Pick number 10. Its denomination and year classify it within documented banknotes of this issue.
The front side features a double-headed eagle and crowned arms, complemented by a design in black on a yellow underprint, with "Italia" inscribed. The back displays crowned arms alongside a female bust, with a watermark of "Italia." The note is printed on paper and measures 98 x 61 mm.
It was produced by the Officina della Banca d'Italia in Roma. The note's color is blue.
The front side features a double-headed eagle and crowned arms, complemented by a design in black on a yellow underprint, with "Italia" inscribed. The back displays crowned arms alongside a female bust, with a watermark of "Italia." The note is printed on paper and measures 98 x 61 mm.
It was produced by the Officina della Banca d'Italia in Roma. The note's color is blue.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1940
- Printing office
- Officina della Banca d'Italia - Roma
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 98 x 61 mm
- Pick catalog
- 10
About this banknote
The National Bank of Albania (Banka Kombëtare e Shqipnis) issued the 5 lek banknote in 1940 during the Italian occupation of Albania, which began in 1939. This note was part of a series introduced to align Albania's currency with Italian monetary policies.
The obverse features a double-headed eagle at the bottom center, with the crowned arms at the left and the figure of Italia at the right. The reverse displays the crowned arms on the left and a female bust on the right. The banknote measures 97 x 61 mm and was printed by the Officina della Banca d'Italia in Rome.
