Franga
1926–1939 currency of Albania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The franga [fɾaŋa] is an obsolete unit of currency, equal to 5 lek, used in the Albanian Republic and Albanian Kingdom under Zogu.[1] Coins denominated in Franga were in use from 1926 until 1939.[2]
Quick Facts Unit, Symbol ...
Unit | |
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Symbol | Fr |
Nickname | Leku i Zogut (Zogu's Lek) |
Denominations | |
Subunit | |
1⁄100 | Qindark ari |
Symbol | |
Qindark ari | q |
Banknotes | |
Freq. used | 5, 20, and 100 Franga |
Coins | |
Freq. used | 10, 20, 50 and 100 Franga |
Demographics | |
Date of withdrawal | 1946 |
Replaced by | Albanian lek |
User(s) | Albanian Republic Albanian Kingdom |
Issuance | |
Central bank | Bank of Albania |
Valuation | |
Value | 1 Fr = L5 |
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete. |
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