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| Value | 1 lek |
|---|---|
| Mass | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Composition | Copper-covered steel (in 2008 and 2013), bronze (1996) |
| Years of minting | Since 1926 |
| Obverse | |
| Design | "Republic of Albania" minted on top, mint year on bottom, and a pelican in the middle. |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Nominal value and a crown wreath. |
The 1 Lek coin has a value of one lek and is composed of copper-covered steel (2008 and 2013 issues) or bronze (1996), depicting a Dalmatian pelican on its obverse.[1] The 1 Lek coin was firstly minted in 1926 and has been redesigned several times.