Banknotes issued by the National Bank of Albania
from 1926 to 1945
Issue of 1926
1 Gold Franc / 5 Lekë 1926
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This is the first Albanian national banknote and was in circulation for only 10 days.
It was printed by "Richter" company, Naples, Italy. | ||
5 Gold Francs, 1926
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Put in circulation upon a notice of 28.02.1926.
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20 Gold Franc / 5 Lekë 1926
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Put in circulation upon a notice of 28.02.1926.
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100 Gold Franc / 5 Lekë 1926
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A rare banknote. Put in circulation upon a notice of 20.05.1926.
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Issue of 1939
5 Francs, 1939
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20 Francs, 1939
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10 Gold Franc, 1939
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Year 1926 with a stamp.
A banknote of 1926, stamped with an eagle on Ahmet Zogu’s portrait. It was considered an issue of 1939. It is a rare banknote and has been in circulation for only a few days. | ||
Issue of 1940
100 Francs, 1940
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Put in circulation in May 1940, this banknote features the portrait of Victor Emanuel III in the watermark.
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2 lekë, 1940
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Approved by Decree no. 530, dated 10.11.1940.
It was in circulation until the end of 1944. | ||
10 Lekë, 1940
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Approved by Decree no. 129, dated 09.06.1942.
It was in circulation until the end of 1944. |
10 lekë, 1940
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Approved by Decree no. 343, dated 18.08.1940.
It was in circulation until the end of 1944. |
Issue of 1943 (cheques)
100 Alb. Fr. Cheque, 1943
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Issue of 1944 (cheques)
20 Alb Fr. Cheque, 1944
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100 Alb Fr. Cheque, 1944
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