This 10 qindarka stamp was issued by the People’s Republic of Albania (R.P. Shqipërisë) in 1966 as part of a beautiful series illustrating native freshwater fish. The featured species, the Korani trout (Salmo letnica), is endemic to Lake Ohrid — one of Europe’s oldest and deepest lakes shared by Albania and North Macedonia. The design captures the trout’s silvery body dotted with reddish spots, set against an aquatic green background that emphasizes its natural habitat.

Such issues reflect Albania’s mid-20th-century emphasis on natural history and environmental awareness, common in the socialist period’s educational themes. The clear typography and strong color contrast make it a favorite among collectors of Eastern European fauna and ichthyology-themed philately.