2000 Albanian Leke (Issued 2022)

The 2000 Albanian Leke banknote issued in 2022 is a high-denomination note from Albania’s contemporary series, designed to balance clear public recognition with complex, layered anti-counterfeit technology. Issued by Banka e Shqipërisë, the design combines crisp modern graphics with traditional engraved portraiture, using structured geometry, controlled colour gradients, and carefully positioned security zones to make the note both visually distinctive and technically resilient.

On the front, the banknote is dominated by a left-facing classical portrait identified on the design as King Gentius (an Illyrian ruler), presented in refined intaglio-style linework. The engraving gives the portrait a sculptural quality, with fine strokes modelling facial planes, the helmet’s contours, and the shadow transitions around the jawline and neck. To the left, a tall vertical security area incorporates a multi-feature strip with shifting reflective elements and repeated “2000” numerals, intended to provide quick authentication at a glance. The denomination appears strongly at the right in bold “2000” typography and again in the lower design, supported by clean, modern letterforms for Banka e Shqipërisë and Dy Mijë Lekë. Behind the portrait, architectural imagery and crisp linear structures create a contemporary backdrop, contrasting with the historic theme of the main figure.

The reverse of the note shifts the focus from portraiture to national heritage through a detailed vignette of a fortified stone structure rendered in fine tonal engraving. The building’s blockwork and crenellated silhouette are presented with controlled shading and texture, giving the scene depth without overpowering the open security fields around it. A stylised floral motif—prominent and softly modelled—adds a natural counterpoint to the hard geometry of the fortress, while the surrounding patterns maintain continuity with the front through repeated guilloché-style structures and micro-patterned backgrounds. The reverse also features a dedicated security zone and repeated denomination marks, supporting fast identification and reinforcing the note’s overall anti-counterfeit architecture.

As a recent issue, the 2000 Albanian Leke (2022) is commonly found among travellers returning from Albania, and it may also appear in charity and business clear-outs where mixed foreign cash has been stored for years. If you have this denomination and want to exchange foreign coins and notes, we provide a straightforward UK-based service with instant online valuation and secure processing.

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