Issued by the Bank of Albania in 2007, this 2,000 Leke banknote is part of the modern Albanian currency series celebrating important national figures and cultural heritage. It represents one of the higher denominations commonly used in Albania during the 2000s.
The obverse features a portrait of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania who led the resistance against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. The design includes denomination numerals, Albanian inscriptions, and intricate guilloche patterns characteristic of the series.
The reverse depicts the Skanderbeg Monument in Tirana, symbolizing Albania’s national pride and historical identity, framed by decorative design elements consistent with modern Albanian banknote design.
Issuer: Bank of Albania
Denomination: 2,000 Leke
Year: 2007
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, guilloche patterns
