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5 Lekë Durazzo
| Issuer | Albania |
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| Year | 1987 |
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| Currency | New lek (1965-date) |
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| Obverse description | The Albanian state coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting a double-headed black eagle displayed within a wreath of wheat stalks tied at the base, above which a five-pointed star appears at the top. A ribbon inscribed '24 MAJ 1944' is tied at the base of the wreath. The encircling legend reads 'REPUBLIKA POPULLORE SOCIALISTE E SHQIPERISE' along the upper periphery, with the date '1987' at the bottom, all within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a scenic view of the historic harbour of Durrës (Durazzo), featuring the medieval Venetian tower of the Castle of Durrës at the left, with cannon embrasures visible along its stone walls, and a large multi-masted sailing vessel under full sail at right, set against a seascape with stylised waves. The engraver's initials 'BGY' appear in the lower right field. The legend 'ALBANIA' arcs along the upper periphery, 'KALAJA E DURRESIT' runs vertically along the left border, and the denomination '5 LEKË' is boldly inscribed across the lower field, all within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse lettering | ALBANIA KALAJA E DURRESIT 5 LEKË (Translation: Castle of Durrës) |
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