2 lira 1944 — Italy ( Pick: 30 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 lira issued in Italy in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 30, identifying it within the issue. The denomination and year classify it among the documented banknotes of this specific series.
The front side features a green design on a light orange underprint, with "Italia" prominently displayed on the left. The back side showcases an orange or gold color scheme.
Signed by Ventura, Simoneschi, and Giovinco, the note has a distinctive color palette. The 2 lira notes were part of Italy's currency adjustments during the turbulent times post-World War II.
The front side features a green design on a light orange underprint, with "Italia" prominently displayed on the left. The back side showcases an orange or gold color scheme.
Signed by Ventura, Simoneschi, and Giovinco, the note has a distinctive color palette. The 2 lira notes were part of Italy's currency adjustments during the turbulent times post-World War II.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Ventura, Simoneschi and Giovinco
- Date of issue
- 1944
- Colour
- Green on light orange underprint; Orange or gold on back
- Pick catalog
- 30
About this banknote
The Italian Ministry of the Treasury issued the 2 Lire banknote on November 23, 1944. This note was part of the Luogotenenza series, introduced during the transitional government period following the abdication of King Vittorio Emanuele III.
The obverse features the personification of Italia on the left, with inscriptions including "Italia," "Ministero del Tesoro," "Biglietto di Stato," "A Corso Legale," and "Dve Lire." The reverse displays the denomination "2" and the inscription "Off. Gov. Carte-Valori." The note measures 82 × 45 mm and was demonetized on December 31, 1956.
