Coins of the Albanian lek

The Albanian lek coinage

Coins in circulation

Value	Image		Specifications			Description			Minted
	Obverse	Reverse	Diameter	Mass	Composition	Edge	Obverse	Reverse
1 Lek			18 mm	3.00 g	Cu Zn5	smooth	Nominal value in the middle of the coin and branches artistically carved in the form of a crown.	A pelican in the center; inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and year of issue.	1996
5 Lekë			20 mm	3.120 g	Fe Ni6 St	smooth		Features the eagle of the Flag of Albania in the center of the coin. Inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and year of issue.	1997, 2001
10 Lekë			21.25 mm	3.600 g	Cu Al6 Ni2	serrated		The Castle of Berati in the center; inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and year of issue.	1997, 2001
20 Lekë			22.5 mm	5.00 g	Cu Al6 Ni2	serrated		The Liburn ship in the center; inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and year of issue.	1997, 2001
50 Lekë			24.25 mm	5.500 g	Cu75 Ni25	serrated		The equestrian statue of Gent, Illyrian King, depicted in the center. Inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and year of issue.	1997, 2001
50 Lekë							Nominal value in the center, separated with a horizontal line. The inscriptions are "Antikiteti shqiptar" (Albanian Antiquity) .	An Illyrian helmet in the center; inscriptions are "Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania), "Antikiteti Shqiptar" (Albanian Antiquity) and year of issue in both sides.	2004
100 Lekë			24.75 mm	6.700 g	Cu Ni25 (ring), Cu Al6 Ni2 (center)	serrated	Nominal value in the middle of the coin and branches artistically carved in the form of a crown.	The portrait of Teuta, Illyrian Queen, the inscription " Republika e Shqipërisë" (Republic of Albania) and the year of issue.	2000