500 lek 1953 — Albania ( Pick: FX9 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Albania, dated 1953, carries a denomination of 500 lek. It features a color scheme of green and red.
It is classified within the catalog based on its denomination and year. The absence of a specified series, period, and Pick number places it within a broader group of documented banknotes from Albania.
It is classified within the catalog based on its denomination and year. The absence of a specified series, period, and Pick number places it within a broader group of documented banknotes from Albania.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1953
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and red
- Dimensions
- 140 x 76 mm
- Pick catalog
- FX9
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote was the Banka e Shtetit Shqiptar (Bank of the Albanian State). This banknote was issued in 1953, during a period when Albania was undergoing economic adjustments post-World War II. The issuance reflected the Communist government's efforts to stabilize and control the national economy.
The front side design features the denomination "500 Buona Lek," with the emblem of Albania prominently displayed, consisting of a double-headed eagle adorned with a star. The design includes intricate patterns in green and red, with inscriptions in Albanian language. Although not specified, this type of banknote served as legal tender during a time characterized by significant economic reforms in Albania.
