Albania Kingdom 5 franka Very Used Banknote

Albania 5 Franka Ari  First Republic Banknote

Note : Damaged in this banknote.

Features:

• Country: Albania

• Issuing Bank: National Bank of Albania (Banka Kombëtare  Shqipnis)

• Ruling Authority: First Republic (1925–1928)

• Year of Issue: 1926

• Status: Demonetized

• Material: Paper

• Size: 112 x 66 mm

• Shape: Rectangular

• Watermark: Monogram “BNA” (Banca Nazionale d'Albania)

Obverse:
Features the bust of a child wearing traditional Middle-Albania attire on the right. Text is in both Albanian and Italian, reading:

• Banka Kombëtare e Shqipnis / Banca Nazionale d'Albania

• Pesë Franka Ari / Cinque Franchi Oro
  (Translation: “Five Gold Francs”)

Reverse:
Depicts the historic Mesi Bridge, crossing the Kir River near the village of Mes.

• Lettering: Pesë (Albanian) / Cinque (Italian), both meaning “Five”

A historically significant and beautifully designed note from Albania's early republican period, ideal for collectors of European or pre-WWII currency.