10 lira 1917 — Italy ( Pick: 20 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 10 lira issued in Italy in 1917. It features a design from 1888-1925 and is characterized by colors of blue and cream, with a portrait of King Umberto I positioned on the left against a blue on pink underprint. The reverse displays only the denomination in an oval format on the left side.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 20. Its denomination, year, and color scheme assist in classifying this banknote within the documented issue. The provided details specify its placement in the catalog for this banknote.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 20. Its denomination, year, and color scheme assist in classifying this banknote within the documented issue. The provided details specify its placement in the catalog for this banknote.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Pick catalog
- 20
About this banknote
The Italian Ministry of the Treasury issued the 10 Lire banknote (Pick 20) in 1917, as part of a series that circulated from 1888 to 1925. This series was introduced to provide a stable and standardized currency during the reign of King Umberto I, who ruled from 1878 until his assassination in 1900.
The obverse of the banknote features a right-facing portrait of King Umberto I within a medallion, set against an ornate blue design on a pink underprint. The reverse displays the denomination "10" inside an oval. The note measures 113 × 69 mm and was printed by the Officina Carte-Valori in Torino. It was demonetized on December 31, 1928.
