Albania 1-LEK (KM75)¶
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Reverse Denomination. 100 Qindarka = 1 Lek (plural = Leke)
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Obverse PELICAN
- Composition
- Bronze
- Country
- Albania
- Approx. Size
- 18mm
- Area
- Europe
- Animal Class
- Birds
- Species
- Pelican
- KM#
- 75
Albania's "Pelican" lek was only issued in 1996. Albania is home to two types of pelican: the Dalmatian Pelican and the Great White Pelican.
Albania¶
- Area
- Europe
After the collapse of the Roman empire, Albania was overrun by Goths, Byzantines, Venetians, and Turks. In 1443 the hero Skanderbeg established independence. It wasn't long-lived though -- the Turks were back 25 years later and Albania remained a part of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years. There was an independence revolt in 1912, Italy moved in during 1939, Germany took a turn in 1943, and communists took over the following year. They hung on until 1992 before getting the boot.
