10 Lekë
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The 10 Lekë is a coin issued by the Bank of Albania with the value of 10 Albanian lek.[1] The coin was struck in aluminum bronze in 1996 and 2000, and in brass-plated steel in 2009, 2013, 2018 and 2023. A silver 10 Lek coin was issued under Italian occupation in 1939.[2]
| Value | 10 Albanian lek |
|---|---|
| Mass | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.25 mm |
| Edge | Milled |
| Composition | Aluminum-bronze (1996–2000) Brass-plated steel (2009–2023) |
| Years of minting | 1996 2000 2009 |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Value with wreath branches |
| Design date | 1996 |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Berat Castle |
| Design date | 1996 |
The obverse features the denomination above wreath branches. The reverse features Berat Castle with the inscription REPUBLIKA E SHQIPERISE, which translates to "Republic of Albania".[3]
Commemorative issues were released in 2005.
