Franga
| Franga | |
|---|---|
|
100 Franga Coin with portrait of Zogu. | |
| Central bank | Bank of Albania |
| User(s) |
 Albanian Republic Albanian Kingdom |
| Subunit | |
| 1/100 | Qindark ari |
| Nickname | Leku Zogut |
| Coins | |
| Freq. used | 10, 20, 50 and 100 Franga |
| Banknotes | |
| Freq. used | 5, 20, and 100 Franga |
The Franga 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]
Coins
The following coins were in circulation:[2]
| Denomination | Diameter (mm) | Weight (gram) | Alloy | AGW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Franga | 18,5 | 3,2258 | 0,9000 | 0,0933 |
| 20 Franga | 20 | 6,4516 | 0,9000 | 0,1867 |
| 50 Franga | 27 | 16.1290 | 0,9000 | 0,4667 |
| 100 Franga | 34,5 | 32,2580 | 0,9000 | 0,9335 |
- Note: Alloy = Fineness of gold, AGW = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces
Gallery
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20 Franga
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20 Franga, Skanderbeg in front
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100 Franga with portrait of Zogu.
See also
References
- ↑ , Koha Jonë (Albanian) Archived October 12, 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- 1 2 taxfreegold.co.uk/ about Franga
External links
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