KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

10 lira 1944 — Italy ( Pick: 32 )

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

Banknote description

The banknote is a 10 lira issued in Italy in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 32, placing it within a documented group of banknotes.

The front side of the note displays a design dated 23.11.1944, featuring Jupiter on the left. The note is printed in blue and may be either engraved or lithographed, with a blue line design in the watermark area at the center. The back showcases two allegorical men.

This note has dimensions of 92 x 57 mm and is printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome, Italy. It is signed by Giuseppe Ventura, Carlo Simoneschi, and Giovinco.

Specifications

Signed by
Giuseppe Ventura, Carlo Simoneschi, Giovinco
Date of issue
1944
Printing office
Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Rome, Italy
Paper
Paper
Colour
Blue
Dimensions
92 x 57 mm
Amount produced
Undetermined
Pick catalog
32

About this banknote

The Ministry of the Treasury of Italy issued the 10 Lire banknote (Pick 32) on November 23, 1944. This issuance was part of the post-World War II effort to stabilize the Italian economy and replace the Allied Military Currency (AM-lira) introduced during the Allied occupation.

The front of the banknote features an image of Jupiter on the left side. The reverse side depicts two allegorical male figures representing Agriculture and Industry. The note measures 92 x 57 mm and was printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome. It was demonetized on December 31, 1956.

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