Brazilian Real to Albanian lek — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Brazil

Currency Code, Symbol: BRL, R$

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos, and R$1

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: R$2, R$5, R$10, R$20, R$50, R$100

History: The Brazilian real (R$) is the national currency of Brazil, issued by the Central bank of this South American country. The currency is also known as BRL. One Brazilian real can be changed for 100 centavos.These coins are made out of stainless steel, and are decorated with traditional symbols. The Brazilian real replaced the short-term currency cruzeiro real in 1994. The government issued the new currency in spring, 2000. Banknotes were made out of polymer, because plastic is less susceptible to damage from humidity and high temperature. Today, polymer notes make 10% of total funds.Read More

Country of Circulation: Albania

Currency Code, Symbol: ALL, L

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5 L, 10 L, 20 L, 50 L, 100 L

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 200 L, 500 L, 1000 L, 2000 L, 5000 L

History: The Albanian lek (L) is the currency used in Albania. It has an abbreviation – ALL – that is used on the global exchange market. It was issued in 1947 after a monetary reform.Up until 1990, lek could be subdivided into 100 qindarka. Today, the smallest unit is 1 lek. Before lek appeared, there had been several currencies from different European countries used in Albania. Banknotes have portraits of different famous figures, and architectural objects of various eras printed on them. The name Lek comes from contracting the name of Alexander the Great.Read More