10000 lire 1964 — Italy ( Pick: 97b )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Italy, dated 1964, carries a denomination of 10,000 lire. It features designs from 1962-73 and includes a color scheme of brown and purple alongside orange and red-brown elements.
Cataloged under Pick number 97b, the front side displays the portrait of Michelangelo on a multicolor underprint, with a Type B seal. The back side illustrates the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome. This variant is marked by the signatures of Carli and Ripa, and it includes a watermark of a Roman head. The dates of issuance are January 14, 1964, and July 27, 1964.
Cataloged under Pick number 97b, the front side displays the portrait of Michelangelo on a multicolor underprint, with a Type B seal. The back side illustrates the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome. This variant is marked by the signatures of Carli and Ripa, and it includes a watermark of a Roman head. The dates of issuance are January 14, 1964, and July 27, 1964.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and purple
- Pick catalog
- 97b
About this banknote
The Bank of Italy issued the 10,000 lire banknote, Pick 97b, beginning on January 14, 1964. This series was introduced to accommodate the increasing demand for higher denominations during a period of economic growth. The note features the signatures of Guido Carli, Governor of the Bank of Italy, and G. Ripa.
The front side of the note displays a multicolored underprint with a portrait of Michelangelo on the right. The reverse side features the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome. The watermark is a Roman head. The note measures approximately 157 x 68 mm and is printed in a combination of brown and purple tones.
