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Bank of Albania releases 500 commemorative coins for its 100th anniversary

The Bank of Albania has put 500 commemorative coins on sale for the public.The issue marks the Bank’s 100th anniversary.

The Bank produced only 500 coins. The Museum of the Bank of Albania is selling them.

Erinda Çaushi, head of the Communication Sector, told Geek Room Media that the Bank wanted to unite art with monetary history.
The coin serves as a physical symbol of this important milestone.

Designer Brikena Berdo created the silver coin.The work, from concept to minting, took three years.

The coin shows the Bank’s 100-year history.One side displays three institutions that represent different periods of the Bank.
The other side shows a boy in traditional Central Albanian clothing, taken from the first 1926 banknote.
It also includes the portrait of patriot and poet Asdreni, inspired by the new 10,000-lek banknote.

The edge carries the engraving “100 years BSH”. This detail makes it a real treasure for collectors and design lovers.

Çaushi said that the commemorative coin is part of a wider centenary program. The program highlights both artistic value and historical heritage.

The coin is now available to the public. It offers a unique blend of art and monetary history.

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