Albanian Monetary Unit May 2026

: Locals often refer to prices in "Old Lek," which adds an extra zero to the current value (e.g., they might say "1,000" for a 100-Lek coffee). Always clarify if a price seems unexpectedly high.

: Technically divided into 100 qindarka , though these are no longer in use due to inflation. Issuing Authority : Managed by the Bank of Albania. albanian monetary unit

The official monetary unit of Albania is the (plural: lekë ), represented by the symbol L and the currency code ALL . Quick Currency Facts : Locals often refer to prices in "Old