1000 lira 1939 — Italy ( Pick: 56 )
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Europe
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Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 lira issued in Italy in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 56. The note features a color scheme of black, blue, green, and brown.
On the front, the design depicts two women reclining at the bottom center, representing Venezia and Genova. Centered on the note are seals marked Type A/D.ROMA. The watermark presents "Italia" on the left and Columbus on the right.
This note measures 222 x 125 mm and is produced on paper. It is signed by Azzolini and Urbini. The printing was handled by the Bank of Italy in Rome. The State Bank issued 1000-lira notes during this period as part of its efforts to stabilize the currency.
On the front, the design depicts two women reclining at the bottom center, representing Venezia and Genova. Centered on the note are seals marked Type A/D.ROMA. The watermark presents "Italia" on the left and Columbus on the right.
This note measures 222 x 125 mm and is produced on paper. It is signed by Azzolini and Urbini. The printing was handled by the Bank of Italy in Rome. The State Bank issued 1000-lira notes during this period as part of its efforts to stabilize the currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Azzolini and Urbini
- Date of issue
- 1938-1941
- Printing office
- Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia), Rome, Italy
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black, blue, green, and brown
- Dimensions
- 222 x 125 mm
- Pick catalog
- 56
About this banknote
The Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia) issued the 1000 Lire banknote series between 1930 and 1943, during the reign of King Vittorio Emanuele III. The specific note dated August 16, 1939, bears the signatures of Azzolini and Urbini. This series was demonetized on June 30, 1953.
The obverse features personifications of the cities of Venice and Genoa, depicted as two reclining women at the bottom center. The reverse displays three allegorical figures representing agriculture, industry, and commerce. The watermark includes the head of "Italia" on the left and Christopher Columbus on the right.
