1 lira 1917 — Italy ( Pick: 36 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 lira issued in Italy in 1917. It is cataloged under Pick number 36, identifying it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this period.
The front side features a dark olive-brown design on a light blue underprint, depicting a portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III on the left. The back is printed in red and displays the arms at the center.
This note has dimensions of 80 x 42 mm and is produced on paper. It is signed by Dell'Ara and Righetti, with printing carried out by the Governativa Officina Carte Valori di Torino.
The front side features a dark olive-brown design on a light blue underprint, depicting a portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III on the left. The back is printed in red and displays the arms at the center.
This note has dimensions of 80 x 42 mm and is produced on paper. It is signed by Dell'Ara and Righetti, with printing carried out by the Governativa Officina Carte Valori di Torino.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Dell'Ara and Righetti
- Date of issue
- 1914
- Printing office
- Governativa Officina Carte Valori di Torino
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark olive-brown on light blue underprint; red on back
- Dimensions
- 80 x 42 mm
- Pick catalog
- 36
About this banknote
The Italian Ministry of the Treasury issued the 1 lira banknote (Pick 36) on December 28, 1917. This issuance aimed to address the shortage of silver coins during World War I, as precious metals were hoarded and diverted for war efforts.
The front of the note features a portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III on the left, with the denomination and legal tender statement centrally placed. The reverse displays the Italian coat of arms at the center. Measuring 80 x 42 mm, the note was printed by the Governativa Officina Carte Valori di Torino and signed by Dell'Ara and Righetti.
