2 lira 1920 — Italy ( Pick: 37 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 lira issued in Italy in 1920. It is cataloged under Pick number 37, which identifies it within the issue. This banknote's denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this category.
The front side design features King Vittorio Emanuele III at the left, presented in brown-violet on a light red-brown underprint. The reverse displays a brown design with the Arms at the center. The note's dimensions are 80 x 46 mm, and it is printed on carta.
A total of 200,000,000 pieces of this banknote were produced.
The front side design features King Vittorio Emanuele III at the left, presented in brown-violet on a light red-brown underprint. The reverse displays a brown design with the Arms at the center. The note's dimensions are 80 x 46 mm, and it is printed on carta.
A total of 200,000,000 pieces of this banknote were produced.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1914-1922
- Paper
- Carta
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Dimensions
- 80 x 46 mm
- Amount produced
- 200000000
- Pick catalog
- 37
About this banknote
The Italian Ministry of the Treasury issued the 2 Lire banknote on March 14, 1920, as part of the "Buono di Cassa" series authorized by Royal Decree No. 828 on August 18, 1914. This series was introduced to address the need for smaller denomination notes during World War I.
The obverse features a left-facing profile of King Vittorio Emanuele III. The reverse displays the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Italy at the center. This banknote, measuring 80 x 46 mm, was demonetized on December 31, 1928.
