1000 lire 1949 — Italy ( Pick: 88b )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 lire issued in Italy in 1949. It is cataloged under Pick number 88b. The note's dimensions are 159 x 75 mm, and it was printed on paper by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome. The front design features purple and brown colors, with the word "Italia" prominently displayed on the left and includes a Type B seal. The back showcases a blue design on a gray underprint, with a watermark of "Italia."
The note is signed by Menichella and Urbini and was produced in an amount of 100,000,000. The variant identified as b has relevant signatures dated February 11, 1949. This banknote is classified within documented banknotes of this issue.
The production year coincided with significant changes in Italy, as the nation was undergoing reconstruction after World War II. The 1000 lire denomination was a vital part of the currency issued during this transitional phase.
The note is signed by Menichella and Urbini and was produced in an amount of 100,000,000. The variant identified as b has relevant signatures dated February 11, 1949. This banknote is classified within documented banknotes of this issue.
The production year coincided with significant changes in Italy, as the nation was undergoing reconstruction after World War II. The 1000 lire denomination was a vital part of the currency issued during this transitional phase.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Menichella and Urbini
- Date of issue
- February 11, 1949
- Printing office
- Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Rome, Italy
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple & Brown
- Dimensions
- 159 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- 100,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 88b
About this banknote
The "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" issued the 1000 lire banknote in 1949. It was introduced during a period when Italy was focused on rebuilding its economy post-World War II. The signature of this note is attributed to Donato Menichella and Urbini, marking a prominent issuance from February 11, 1949.
The front of the 1000 lire banknote features a purple and brown depiction of "Italia" on the left, with a Type B seal. The reverse is designed with blue on a gray underprint, featuring the watermark "Italia." The dimensions are 159 x 75 mm, and the note was part of a significant print run of 100,000,000 pieces by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato.
