10000 lire 1955 — Italy ( Pick: 89 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 10000 lire issued in Italy in 1955. It features a design from 1948-1962, characterized by a color palette of brown, orange, and multicolor, with two women seated at the center representing Venezia and Genova.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 89. It includes a Type B seal and displays a watermark of Verdi at the left and Galilei at the right. This classification and catalog reference situate the banknote within a specific group of documented banknotes.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 89. It includes a Type B seal and displays a watermark of Verdi at the left and Galilei at the right. This classification and catalog reference situate the banknote within a specific group of documented banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Pick catalog
- 89
About this banknote
The Bank of Italy issued the 10,000 lire banknote series from 1948 to 1962, with the 1955 edition authorized by the Ministerial Decree of November 21, 1955. This series was introduced to meet the post-war economic demands and facilitate higher-value transactions.
The obverse features an allegorical depiction of two seated women representing the cities of Venice and Genoa, designed by Giovanni Capranesi. The reverse displays a medallion with the profile of Dante Alighieri. The banknote measures 244 x 124 mm and was printed by the Bank of Italy Printing Works. It was demonetized on June 30, 1969.
