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100000 lira 1986 — Italy ( Pick: 110 )

Region: Europe
Front side
100000 lira Italy 1986 — Front side
Back side
100000 lira Italy 1986 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 100000 lira issued in Italy in 1986. It is cataloged under Pick number 110, which identifies it within the issue. The banknote features a couple at the center on the front, with Caravaggio depicted on the right against a dark brown and green/olive-green underprint. The back displays a fruit basket alongside a castle.

The dimensions of the note are 160 x 80 mm, and it is printed on cotton paper. It is signed by Carlo Azeglio Ciampi and Stevani. The color palette consists of green, brown, and blue.

This banknote was used for 100000 Lire dated 1985, 1986, 1990, and 1992. The printing office responsible for its production was Banca d'Italia, located in Rome, Italy.

Specifications

Signed by
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, Stevani
Date of issue
1986
Printing office
Banca d'Italia, Rome, Italy
Paper
Cotton paper
Colour
Green, brown, and blue
Dimensions
160 x 80 mm
Pick catalog
110

About this banknote

The Bank of Italy issued the 100,000 Lire banknote (Pick 110) in 1983, with subsequent issues in 1985, 1986, 1990, 1992, and 1993. This series was introduced to replace the previous 100,000 Lire note featuring Sandro Botticelli, which was demonetized on December 21, 1988.

The front of the banknote displays Caravaggio's painting "Buona ventura" at the center and a portrait of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio on the right. The back features Caravaggio's painting "Canestra di frutta" on the left. The banknote measures 156 x 70 mm and was demonetized on February 28, 2002.

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