1000 lira 1988 — Italy ( Pick: 109 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 lira issued in Italy in 1988. It is cataloged under Pick number 109. The note features a front design depicting Marco Polo at the right, with a dark green and tan background incorporating a seal Type C. The back design showcases the facade of Doge's Palace in Venice.
This banknote is predominantly green and brown, accented by blue and red. It is printed on cotton-based paper and includes security threads and watermarks. Dimensions of the note measure 150 x 75 mm. The note is signed by Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, the Governor, and Fortunato Speziali, the Cashier. It was printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato.
The watermark on this banknote features Marco Polo. This note is part of a series that encompasses examples dated between 1983 and 1989. The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato is well-known for issuing various Italian banknotes throughout the 20th century.
This banknote is predominantly green and brown, accented by blue and red. It is printed on cotton-based paper and includes security threads and watermarks. Dimensions of the note measure 150 x 75 mm. The note is signed by Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, the Governor, and Fortunato Speziali, the Cashier. It was printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato.
The watermark on this banknote features Marco Polo. This note is part of a series that encompasses examples dated between 1983 and 1989. The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato is well-known for issuing various Italian banknotes throughout the 20th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Carlo Azeglio Ciampi (Governor), Fortunato Speziali (Cashier)
- Date of issue
- 1982
- Printing office
- Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato
- Paper
- Cotton-based paper with security threads and watermarks
- Colour
- Predominantly green and brown with blue and red accents
- Dimensions
- 150 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 109
About this banknote
The Banca d'Italia issued the 1000 Lira banknote in 1988, as part of a series that began in 1983. This series was introduced to update security features and designs, reflecting Italy's evolving paper currency standards during this period.
The front side of this note features a portrait of Marco Polo on the right, with a design predominately in dark green and tan. The back showcases the facade of the Doge's Palace in Venice. It is signed by Carlo Azeglio Ciampi as Governor and Fortunato Speziali as Cashier. Printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, it measures 150 x 75 mm and includes security threads and watermarks.
