Depicts the Emblem of the People's Republic of Albania above, surrounded by four stars from each side, the denomination, the issue year (for 1969 and 1970), 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 Albanian war dances with two sword-wielding dancers in the foreground, a drummer positioned behind them, and a mountain landscape in the background. The country's name appears in both Albanian and Italian above, with the year of issue below (for 1968 only).

Albanian war dances are a dynamic and powerful expression of martial spirit, traditionally performed by men to celebrate bravery, commemorate battles, or honor heroic figures. Accompanied by rhythmic music, clapping, and stomping, these dances often mimic the movements of combat—swordplay, shield defense, and charging gestures—symbolizing resistance and valor, especially during the Ottoman era.