The 50 Lekë banknote issued in 1976 by the Bank of Albania reflects the socialist era under the leadership of Enver Hoxha. This uncirculated note features strong ideological imagery, showcasing workers, farmers, and national pride in line with the communist aesthetic of the time. Designed with detailed engravings and vibrant ink, this note is a powerful representation of Cold War-era Albania. A must-have for collectors of socialist and Eastern European currencies.
Obverse
Army on parade . Skanderbeg
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANKA E SHTETIT SHQIPTAR
PESËDHJETË LEKË
I PAGUHEN PRURËSIT ME TË PARË
1976
Translation: State Bank of Albania, Fifty lek, Payment to the bearer on demand
Engraver: Hysen Devolli
Reverse
Rifle . Pickaxe.apartment block under construction.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANKA E SHTETIT SHQIPTAR
Pesëdhjetë lekë
LIGJA DËNON ATA QË FABRIKOJNË DHE
NDAJNË BILETA TË FALLSIFIKUARA
Translation: State Bank of Albania, Fifty lek, The law punishes those who fabricate and distribute counterfeit banknotes
Engraver: Hysen Devolli
Watermark
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Features
| Issuer | Albania |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Albanian State Bank (Banka e Shtetit Shqiptar) |
| Ruling authority | Socialist Republic (1945-1990) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1964-1976 |
| Value | 50 Lekë (50 ALL) |
| Currency | New lek (1965-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 164 × 90 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 1992 |
