1 lira 1979 — Malta ( Pick: 34 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 lira issued in Malta in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 34. This note features a color scheme of brown and cream. It is printed on paper and measures 138 x 69 mm. The signature present on the note is by Lino Spiteri, Vice Governor from 1981 to 1983.
The printing office for this banknote was De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
Malta adopted the lira in 1972, transitioning from the Maltese pound.
The printing office for this banknote was De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
Malta adopted the lira in 1972, transitioning from the Maltese pound.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Lino Spiteri, Vice Governor (1981-1983)
- Date of issue
- 1979
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Dimensions
- 138 x 69 mm
- Pick catalog
- 34
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Malta issued the 1 Lira banknote in 1979. This series was introduced to update the country's currency design and improve security features. Printed by De La Rue in London, these notes showcased advancements in print technology of the time.
The front side design features a Maltese coastal watchtower and the emblem of Malta, depicting maritime imagery. The back side displays the Central Bank of Malta building and the country's coat of arms. This note, Pick 34, was signed by Lino Spiteri, the Vice Governor, during his tenure from 1981 to 1983.
