KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1 lira 1944 — Italy ( Pick: 29 )

Region: Europe
Front side
1 lira Italy 1944 — Front side
Back side
1 lira Italy 1944 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 lira issued in Italy in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 29, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this issue.

The front side features a brown design on a pink underprint, with "Italia" positioned on the left. The reverse side is printed in green, showcasing a design that complements the front. The note is made of paper and measures 78 x 42 mm. It is signed by DiCristina, Cavallaro, and Zaini, and was printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome.

A total of 71,000,000 pieces were produced. The date specified on the front is 23.11.1944.

Specifications

Signed by
DiCristina, Cavallaro, and Zaini
Date of issue
November 23, 1944
Printing office
Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Rome, Italy
Paper
Paper
Colour
Brown on pink underprint; green back
Dimensions
78 x 42 mm
Amount produced
71,000,000
Pick catalog
29

About this banknote

The Italian Ministry of the Treasury issued the 1 lira banknote (Pick 29c) on November 23, 1944. This issuance occurred during the final years of World War II, as Italy transitioned from the Kingdom of Italy to the Italian Republic.

The obverse features the inscription "Italia" on the left side, with brown print on a pink underprint. The reverse is green. This note measures 78 x 42 mm and was printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome. A total of 71,000,000 notes were produced.

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