A modest Albanian note where vineyard labour, coastal memory, and state ornament meet in restrained brown and violet tones.

Design & Symbolism

Obverse

A woman carrying baskets of grapes anchors the obverse, set beside a rural vineyard scene and framed by formal Albanian State Bank ornamentation. The design gives the small denomination an agrarian character, linking everyday money with labour, harvest, and the cultivated landscape of socialist-era Albania.

Reverse

The reverse turns toward the southern coast, with boats in the harbour and the town of Sarandë spread beneath a soft hillside view. A fruit tree and the Albanian coat of arms complete the composition, joining coastal life, state authority, and the country’s Mediterranean setting within a compact visual field.

Collector’s Insight

For collectors, this 3 Lekë note belongs to Albania’s socialist-period New Lek series, yet its Chinese printing gives it a sharper historical edge. Behind the vineyard worker and Sarandë harbour stands the Mao-era Albanian-Chinese alignment, making the note a small paper witness to one of Cold War Europe’s most unusual alliances.

Shipping & Guarantee

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Serial number and prefix may vary from the reference image.