Coin series on the topic of "100th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence"

Coin series on the topic of "100th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence"



.200 leke ismail qemali front_copy_1.
  
.200 leke ismail qemali back_copy_1.
    Denomination: 200 Lekë
Metal: Gold
Fineness: 917/1000
Weight: 15.50 gr
Diameter: 25.45 mm
Edge: serrated
Mintage: 1 000 pcs
Drawings: Petraq Papa.
The obverse features in the centre the double-headed eagle of the independence flag that was raised in Vlora. Below is written the nominal value of 200 Lek. They both give the idea as if they lean on the banister of the balcony of the house where the independence flag was raised. Above the eagle is inscribed “100 VJET PAVARËSI”. Stylised tassels frame the flag that appears on this side of the coin.

The reverse features in the centre the effigy of Ismail Qemali and his name below. On both shoulders of Ismail Qemali rest the years 1912 and 2012, which are respectively the year when the flag of independence was raised in Vlora and the year of the 100th Anniversary of Independence. Like an aureole, “SHQIPËRI – ALBANIA” is written in capital letters above the head. Stylised tassels frame the flag above them.


.100 leke deklarata e pavaresise front.
  
.100 leke deklarata e pavaresise back.
    Denomination: 100 Lekë
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 925 / 1000
Weight: 30 gr
Diameter: 38 mm
Edge: serrated
Mintage: 1 000 pcs
Drawings: Orgest Tafa
The obverse features in the centre the double-headed eagle of the flag that was raised in Vlora. The nominal value 100 Lek is written in raised print. On the upper section is written ‘’28 nëntor 1912’’ and on the lower section words “100 VJET PAVARËSI” are placed vertically. This covers a time span of 100 years of Albania’s history. An imaginary circle has 100 little stars that enclose the drawing.

The reverse is split in two circles. The Independence Act is in the centre. The second circle features “SHQIPËRI- ALBANIA 2012” on the upper section and the lower section “AKTI I SHPALLJES SË PAVARËSISË”. An imaginary circle has 100 little stars that enclose the drawing.
 

.50 leke beselidhja shqiptare front_copy_1.  
  
.50 leke beselidhja shqiptare back_copy_1.  
    
Denomination: 50 Lekë
Alloy: CuNiZn
Colour: Yellow
Weight: 12 gr
Diameter: 27.25 mm
Edge: serrated
Mintage: 10 000 pcs
Drawings:Gentjan Gjikopulli

The obverse features in the centre the double-headed eagle of the flag that was raised in Vlora. It is placed in direct relation to the modern and contemporary element of number of years, 1912-2012, in the form of a digital clock, an evidence of our modern times that harmonises the present days and the importance of this historical event in present days. On the upper section is written “100 VJET PAVARËSI” and on the lower section its nominal value of 50 Lek. On both sides, there are eagles on the arches. 
The reverse features in the centre the symbolic sculpture with two hands joined firmly together, which is used intentionally to convey two main messages of the Independence Act: - independence and secession from the long rule of other states and – and, on the other hand, the immense value of coming together in a unified state. On the side is written “Besëlidhja” and the name of the sculptor, Asim Lokaj. On the upper section is written “SHQIPËRI – ALBANIA” and on the lower section the year 2012. On both sides, there are eagles on the arches.