KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1000 lira 1980 — Italy ( Pick: 101g )

Region: Europe
Front side
1000 lira Italy 1980 — Front side
Back side
1000 lira Italy 1980 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1000 lira issued in Italy in 1980. It is cataloged under Pick number 101g. The banknote features a front design from the years 1969 to 1981, displaying a harp at the left center and G. Verdi on the right. The colors are black and brown on a light blue and lilac underprint, with a Type B seal. The back side shows Milan's La Scala opera house at the left center. The note includes a vertical row of laureate heads as a watermark and is printed on paper with a security thread.

This banknote is signed by Ciampi and Stevani and was produced by the Banca d'Italia. Its dimensions measure 126 x 62 mm. The amount produced is not specified.

On February 20, 1980, the variant g was noted with the signatures of Ciampi and Stevani, indicating a specific issuance within that timeframe.

Specifications

Signed by
Ciampi and Stevani
Date of issue
February 20, 1980
Printing office
Banca d'Italia
Paper
Security thread
Colour
Black and brown on light blue and lilac underprint
Dimensions
126 x 62 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
101g

About this banknote

The Bank of Italy issued the 1000 Lira banknote series on February 20, 1980. This series was part of Italy's ongoing efforts to modernize currency with updated features, including security elements to prevent counterfeiting. The note is signed by Carlo Azeglio Ciampi and Vincenzo Stevani.

The front side of the banknote features a harp at the left center and a portrait of composer Giuseppe Verdi at the right. The back side showcases Milan's La Scala opera house at the left center. It includes a watermark of a vertical row of laureate heads. Printed by Banca d'Italia, this variant (Pick 101g) measures 126 x 62 mm.

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