Issued by the Bank of Albania in 2007, this 500 Leke banknote belongs to the modern Albanian currency series that highlights prominent national figures and important moments in the country’s history. The series reflects Albania’s cultural heritage and modern monetary design introduced during the 2000s.
The obverse features a portrait of Ismail Qemali, the leader of the Albanian independence movement and the first head of the provisional government after independence in 1912. The design includes denomination numerals, Albanian inscriptions, and intricate guilloche patterns typical of the series.
The reverse depicts the historic building in Vlorë where Albanian independence was proclaimed, symbolizing the birth of the modern Albanian state, framed by decorative design elements consistent with the banknote series.
Issuer: Bank of Albania
Denomination: 500 Leke
Year: 2007
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, guilloche patterns
