10000 lira 1962 — Italy ( Pick: 89 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10000 lira issued in Italy in 1962. It is cataloged under Pick number 89, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this series.
The front side design features a multicolor scheme with shades of brown, orange, and purple. It depicts two women seated at the center, representing Venezia and Genova. The note includes a Type B seal, with a watermark of Verdi at the left and Galilei at the right. The dimensions of the banknote are 244 x 124 mm.
A total of 65,000,000 pieces were produced by the Banca d'Italia in Rome. This note is signed by G. Capranesi and printed on paper.
The front side design features a multicolor scheme with shades of brown, orange, and purple. It depicts two women seated at the center, representing Venezia and Genova. The note includes a Type B seal, with a watermark of Verdi at the left and Galilei at the right. The dimensions of the banknote are 244 x 124 mm.
A total of 65,000,000 pieces were produced by the Banca d'Italia in Rome. This note is signed by G. Capranesi and printed on paper.
Specifications
- Signed by
- G. Capranesi
- Date of issue
- 1948-1962
- Printing office
- Banca d'Italia, Rome, Italy
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown, purple, orange and red-brown with dark brown text on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 244 x 124 mm
- Amount produced
- 65,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 89
About this banknote
The Bank of Italy issued the 10,000 lire banknote (Pick 89) between 1948 and 1962. This series was introduced following the authorization granted by the law of October 7, 1948, which permitted the issuance of higher denomination banknotes to meet the country's post-war economic needs.
The obverse features two seated female figures representing the maritime republics of Venice and Genoa. The reverse displays a portrait of Dante Alighieri. The banknote measures 244 x 124 mm and was printed by the Banca d'Italia in Rome. It was demonetized on June 30, 1969.
