Issued by the Bank of Albania in 2019, this 1,000 Leke banknote belongs to the modern Albanian currency series introduced in the late 2010s with updated design elements and enhanced security features. The series highlights important historical figures who contributed to Albanian culture and national identity.
The obverse features a portrait of Pjetër Bogdani, the 17th-century Albanian writer, philosopher, and Catholic bishop known for his influential literary work Cuneus Prophetarum. The design includes denomination numerals, Albanian inscriptions, and refined guilloche patterns typical of the modern series.
The reverse depicts cultural and architectural motifs associated with Albanian heritage and Bogdani’s intellectual legacy, framed by contemporary decorative design elements.
Issuer: Bank of Albania
Denomination: 1,000 Leke
Year: 2019
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, guilloche patterns
