Skenderbea Year Begins

The year 2018 was announced by the Government of Albania as a nationwide year of Gjergoj Kastriot-Skenderbe and corresponds to the 550th anniversary of the death of our national hero, Gjerto Kastriot Skenderbe. the government's first decision “Ranma 2”. Albania's prime minister, Edi Rama, has provided more details about this decision, where he has even sought [...]
the government's first decision “Ranma 2”. Albania's prime minister, Edi Rama, has provided more details about this decision, where he has even asked for suggestions for various activities that fit this year.
“A Special Commission will be established, for the organisation and promotion of this year, where in addition to the 550th anniversary of our National Hero's death, three more anniversarys -- of key importance for the Albanian nation. But no doubt in the year's arch that links these anniversarys, there are other moments to remember and celebrate, events and figures in our national history. Contributions of any of you and anyone with an idea, suggestion, V task calendar proposal ITIT NORTH KENNDERBUET, is more than welcome”, he wrote on Facebook.
Otherwise, three new currencies will be marketed by the Bank of Albania. The decision was made at the meeting of the Supervision Council, which decided to approve the release of a series of memorial coins with the themessics “550 years in memory Gjergj-Kastriot Skenderbeu (1468-18)”.
“The series will be named in 2018 and will consist of three coins, worth 200 Leka in metal metal, 100 Leka with silver metal and 50 Leke in simple metal. ” is said to be announcing the Bank of Albania. We remember that 2018, was proclaimed by the government as the “Year of Skenderbeu”, in honour of the 550th anniversary of the death of our national hero.
In the implementation of the State Commission's decision on a nationwide year, Gjergj Kastriot Skenderbeu, the Supreme Archive Council approved the models of administrative documents containing logo, binding for implementation by the entire Albanian administration. The logo and its size have been approved by the State Commission with the No.2 decision, while KLA has integrated it into administrative documents for 2018.
Skenderbe was born in 1403. It belonged to the Kastriot family. His father was John Kastriot, the leader of the larger cities of the day, Kruja and Mirday, and his mother was Vojsawa.
He died on January 17th 1468 in Lezha.












