Issued by the Bank of Albania in 2017, this 5,000 Leke banknote belongs to the modern Albanian currency series featuring prominent national historical figures and advanced security features. It represents one of the highest denominations in circulation and reflects Albania’s contemporary banknote design introduced during the 2010s.
The obverse features a portrait of Ismail Qemali, the leader of the Albanian independence movement and the first head of the provisional government in 1912. The design includes denomination numerals, Albanian inscriptions, and intricate guilloche patterns.
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 updated series.
Issuer: Bank of Albania
Denomination: 5,000 Leke
Year: 2017
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, guilloche patterns
