10000 Albanian Leke (Issued 2021)

The 10000 Albanian Leke banknote issued in 2021 is the highest-value denomination in Albania’s current banknote series and represents the most technically sophisticated design produced by the country to date. Issued by Banka e Shqipërisë, this note combines vivid colour, complex security architecture, and historically significant imagery to create a banknote that is both highly distinctive and exceptionally resistant to counterfeiting.

The front of the banknote is dominated by a detailed intaglio portrait of Asdreni (Aleksandër Stavre Drenova), the poet and intellectual best known for writing the lyrics of Albania’s national anthem. The portrait is engraved with fine, overlapping linework that gives depth and character to facial features, hair, and clothing, while maintaining a formal, dignified presentation. Surrounding the portrait are multiple security elements, including a vertical multi-feature strip incorporating colour-shifting effects, transparent windows, and micro-text visible under magnification. The denomination “10000” is clearly displayed in bold numerals, while Banka e Shqipërisë and Dhjetë Mijë Lekë are rendered in crisp, modern typography. The colour palette is led by strong red and coral tones, setting this note apart visually from all other Albanian denominations.

The reverse of the 10000 Albanian Leke shifts the emphasis toward national symbolism and cultural identity. A prominent depiction of the Albanian double-headed eagle, drawn from the national flag, forms the focal point of the composition. Flowing musical notation weaves across the design, directly referencing Asdreni’s contribution to Albania’s anthem and reinforcing the cultural theme of the note. These elements are layered over finely structured backgrounds made up of geometric patterns, guilloché-style linework, and tonal gradients that enhance both visual complexity and security. The denomination is repeated on the reverse and integrated seamlessly into the design, alongside additional security features that respond to changes in light and viewing angle.

In practical terms, the 10000 Albanian Leke (2021) is a denomination most often encountered as leftover travel money or as part of mixed foreign currency holdings kept by households, businesses, and charities. Because Albanian banknotes are not always accepted by UK high street exchange bureaux, higher denominations such as this can remain unused for years. Our UK-based service makes it easy to arrange a currency buy back without the need to visit a bank or specialist dealer.

This service is regularly used by individuals returning from Albania, organisations clearing out surplus foreign cash, and charities processing donated currency. An instant online valuation allows you to see the exchange value upfront, with a clear, secure process from submission through to payment.

• Indicate the quantity of 10000 Albanian Leke banknotes you want to exchange

• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button

• Your online account now shows the exchange value

We help individuals, businesses, and charities convert surplus foreign banknotes efficiently, offering transparent pricing, expert handling, and a simple, reliable exchange process from start to finish.