5 Lekë 1964 — Albania ( Pick: 35 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 Lekë issued in Albania in 1964. It is cataloged under Pick number 35. The note features a front design depicting a truck and a steam passenger train crossing a viaduct, rendered in purple and dark blue on a multicolor underprint. The back design includes an image of a ship and arms.
The dimensions of the banknote are 125 x 65 mm. Its color scheme predominantly features purple, enhancing the visual appeal of the design elements.
The State Bank of Albania was established in 1925, providing a foundational role in the country’s banking and monetary operations.
The dimensions of the banknote are 125 x 65 mm. Its color scheme predominantly features purple, enhancing the visual appeal of the design elements.
The State Bank of Albania was established in 1925, providing a foundational role in the country’s banking and monetary operations.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1964
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple
- Dimensions
- 125 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 35
About this banknote
The Banka e Shtetit Shqiptar issued the 5 Lekë banknote in 1964. This series was introduced as part of a broader monetary reform that took place in 1965, which revalued the Albanian lek at a rate of 10:1.
The front of the note features a truck and a steam passenger train crossing a viaduct. The reverse depicts the cargo ship SS "Daijti" and the national coat of arms. The banknote measures 125 x 65 mm and has a watermark consisting of the repeated letters "BSHSH" and a star pattern.
