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50 Lekë Durrës, Essai
| Issuer | Albania |
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| Year | 1986 |
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| Currency | New lek (1965-date) |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the state coat of arms of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania, depicting the double-headed eagle displayed within a wreath of wheat ears, surmounted by a five-pointed star above the eagle's heads. At the base of the shield, a ribbon bears the date '24 MAJ 1944', commemorating the founding of the Albanian state. The circumferential legend reads 'REPUBLIKA POPULLORE SOCIALISTE E SHQIPERISE' in raised Latin letters, with the date '1986' at the lower centre and the word 'ESSAI' inscribed in the lower field. The design is framed by a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a panoramic scene of the Castle of Durrës (Kalaja e Durrësit), with a detailed rendering of its ancient stone battlements and towers occupying the left field, set upon rocky coastal terrain. To the right, a fully rigged multi-masted sailing vessel is shown underway on stylised waves, evoking the maritime heritage of the Adriatic port city. The legend 'ALBANIA' arcs across the upper field within the beaded border, while 'KALAJA E DURESIT' is inscribed vertically along the left inner margin. The denomination '50 LEKË' appears in large raised letters at the lower centre, and the engraver's initials 'BGY' are visible in the right field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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