Coin
2 Lekë Liberation (1989) — Albania
Albania • 1989 • KM# 67
Overview
A commemorative 2 Lekë coin from Albania issued in 1989 to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Liberation.
Specifications
- Country
- Albania
- Year
- 1989
- Composition
- Copper-nickel
- Weight
- 7.6 g
- Diameter
- 26 mm
- Thickness
- 2 mm
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- References
- KM# 67
- Issuer
- Socialist Republic of Albania
Design details
Obverse
Coat of Arms. Lettering: REPUBLIKA POPULLORE SOCIALISTE E SHQIPERISE 1989. Translation: People's Socialist Republic of Albania.
Reverse
A soldier running with a rifle in front of a large star. Lettering: 45 VJETORI I CLIRIMIT 2 LEKE. Translation: 45th Anniversary of Liberation.
Collector insights
- Series context: Part of the Circulating commemorative coins series — collectors typically assemble full-year date runs, so single years within an established series carry demand beyond raw mintage.
- Catalogue reference: Listed as
KM# 67. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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