Depicts the Emblem of the People's Republic of Albania above, surrounded by four stars from each side, the denomination, the issue year (if any) and purity below.

The Emblem of the People's Republic of Albania featured a black double-headed eagle, a symbol rooted in Byzantine and medieval Albanian heraldry, most famously used by Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg during his 15th-century resistance against the Ottoman Empire. The eagle was surrounded by golden wheat ears, representing agriculture and unity, and topped with a red five-pointed star, the universal symbol of communism. A red ribbon at the bottom bore the date "24 Maj 1944", commemorating the Congress of Përmet, where Albanian communist leaders established a provisional government modeled after Yugoslavia’s anti-fascist council.

Shqipëri is the native Albanian name for Albania, used by Albanians to refer to their country. The term is derived from "shqipe" or "shqiponjë," meaning "eagle", symbolizing the legendary connection between Albanians and the double-headed eagle. The name Shqipëri roughly translates to "Land of the Eagles," reflecting national pride and independence.

Depicts the emblem of League of Lezhë, the country name in Albanian and Italian above and an inscription also in Albanian and Italian meaning "League of Lezhë", dates year of establishment and year of issue below.

The emblem of the League of Lezhë is not officially documented in historical sources, but it is commonly associated with the double-headed eagle, which later became a national symbol of Albania. Since Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg led the league, the emblem is often depicted as Skanderbeg’s black double-headed eagle on a red background, inspired by his personal coat of arms. Additionally, Skanderbeg’s goat-head helmet is another symbol linked to the league. While no definitive emblem was officially used at the time, these symbols represent the league’s unification of Albanian princes against the Ottoman Empire and its legacy in Albanian history.

Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg (1405–1468) was an Albanian noble and military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire, becoming a symbol of Albanian resistance and Christian defense in Europe. Born into the Castriot family, he was taken as a child by the Ottomans under the Devshirme system, trained as a Janissary, and rose to the rank of Sanjakbey of Dibra. In 1443, he defected during the Battle of Niš, reclaiming Krujë, Svetigrad, and Modrič and uniting Albanian principalities under the League of Lezhë (1444)—the first recorded Albanian national alliance. For 25 years, with an army of 10,000 men, he waged a successful guerrilla war against larger Ottoman forces, securing victories that made him a key figure in European resistance against Ottoman expansion. He also fought alongside the Kingdom of Naples and the Venetians. Though his rebellion was limited to northern Albania and did not gain full national support, his military prowess and unbroken victories made him one of the most celebrated figures in Albanian and European history. He signed his name as Dominus Albaniae ("Lord of Albania") and remains Albania’s national hero.