1 lira 1894 — Italy ( Pick: 34 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 lira issued in Italy in 1894. It is cataloged under Pick number 34, identifying it within the issue. This note is part of the documented banknotes from this time period.
The front side features a portrait of King Umberto I at the left, with the year 1894 inscribed in red-brown and black text on a green underprint. The banknote includes the signatures of Dell'Ara and Righetti. The back is printed in blue, and the watermark displays a design of waves.
The dimensions of this banknote are 82 x 41 mm. Details regarding the amount produced and the printing office are not specified. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
The front side features a portrait of King Umberto I at the left, with the year 1894 inscribed in red-brown and black text on a green underprint. The banknote includes the signatures of Dell'Ara and Righetti. The back is printed in blue, and the watermark displays a design of waves.
The dimensions of this banknote are 82 x 41 mm. Details regarding the amount produced and the printing office are not specified. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Not specified
- Date of issue
- 1893-1898
- Printing office
- Not specified
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red-brown with black text on green underprint on the face; blue on the back
- Dimensions
- 82 x 41 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 34
About this banknote
The Bank of Italy issued the 1 lira banknote (Pick 34) on September 21, 1894, as part of a series spanning from 1893 to 1898. This issuance was authorized under the reign of King Umberto I, who ruled from 1878 to 1900.
The obverse features a left-facing portrait of King Umberto I, with the inscription "BUONO di CASSA a corso legale da UNA lira." The reverse displays the coat of arms of the House of Savoy and the denomination. The banknote measures 82 x 41 mm and was demonetized on December 31, 1906.
