10000 lire 1968 — Italy ( Pick: 97d )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Italy, dated 1968, carries a denomination of 10000 lire. It is classified within a defined group of Italian banknotes, featuring a front design with a multicolor underprint, including Michaelangelo on the right, rendered in brown, purple, orange, and red-brown with dark brown text. The seal is marked as Type B, while the back design depicts the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 97d. It features a watermark of a Roman head and is identified as variant d, with signatures from Carli and Pacini, dated 4.1.1968. The color scheme of this note includes brown and red, contributing to its distinctive appearance within the documented issue of banknotes from this period.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 97d. It features a watermark of a Roman head and is identified as variant d, with signatures from Carli and Pacini, dated 4.1.1968. The color scheme of this note includes brown and red, contributing to its distinctive appearance within the documented issue of banknotes from this period.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and red
- Pick catalog
- 97d
About this banknote
The issuing authority for the 10,000 lire banknote was the Banca d'Italia. This series was issued starting on January 4, 1968. It was part of ongoing efforts to update Italy's currency during a period of economic change, reflecting new artwork and security features.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Michelangelo, set against a multicolor underprint of brown, purple, orange, and red-brown hues, with dark brown text. The back side showcases the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome. The watermark is a Roman head. This note is distinguished by the signatures of Carli and Pacini.
