Franga
 100 Franga Coin with portrait of Zogu. | |
| Unit | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Leku Zogut |
| Denominations | |
| Subunit | |
| 1/100 | Qindark ari |
| Banknotes | |
| Freq. used | 5, 20, and 100 Franga |
| Coins | |
| Freq. used | 10, 20, 50 and 100 Franga |
| Demographics | |
| User(s) |  Albanian Republic Albanian Kingdom |
| Issuance | |
| Central bank | Bank of Albania |
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 -
20 Franga, Skanderbeg in front -
100 Franga with portrait of Zogu.
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