Albania 10 Leke Banknote, 1976, P-43s2, UNC, Specimen

This Albania 10 Leke specimen banknote issued in 1976 comes in uncirculated condition. A woman adjusting a cotton-spinning machine is featured on the obverse of the note. It also bears the national emblem. On the reverse of the note is the Palace of Culture of Tirana building which is home to the National Library of Albania as well as to the National Theatre and Ballet of Albania. A woman and two men wearing a modern dress with folders and briefcase are also shown on the notes reverse. Moreover, three men and two women in traditional dress, as well as a sickle and hammer statue, are visible. A portrait of Albanias National Poet Naim Frasheri is on the upper right part of the back of the note. This 135 x 75 mm paper note has a star pattern and a curved B.SH.SH watermark.