10000 lira 1953 — Italy ( Pick: 89 )
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Europe
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Banknote description
The banknote is a 10,000 lira issued in Italy in 1953. It is cataloged under Pick number 89. The note features a design from 1948-1962, characterized by a color palette of brown, orange, and multicolor.
On the front side, two women are depicted at the center, representing Venezia and Genova. The design includes a Type B seal and a watermark showing Verdi on the left and Galilei on the right.
This banknote measures 244 x 124 mm and is signed by Menichella and Urbini. The 10,000 lira was produced during Italy's post-World War II economic recovery.
On the front side, two women are depicted at the center, representing Venezia and Genova. The design includes a Type B seal and a watermark showing Verdi on the left and Galilei on the right.
This banknote measures 244 x 124 mm and is signed by Menichella and Urbini. The 10,000 lira was produced during Italy's post-World War II economic recovery.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Menichella and Urbini
- Date of issue
- 1953-02-07
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown, orange, and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 244 x 124 mm
- Pick catalog
- 89
About this banknote
The Banca d'Italia issued the 10,000 Lire banknote series from 1948 to 1962. The 1953 issue, cataloged as Pick 89, features the signatures of Governor Donato Menichella and Cashier Urbini. This series was introduced following the monetary reforms post-World War II, aiming to stabilize the Italian economy.
The obverse of the banknote displays two seated female figures representing the cities of Venice and Genoa. The watermark includes portraits of Giuseppe Verdi on the left and Galileo Galilei on the right. The banknote measures 244 x 124 mm and was demonetized on June 30, 1969.
