KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

20000 lira 1975 — Italy ( Pick: 104 )

Region: Europe
Front side
20000 lira Italy 1975 — Front side
Back side
20000 lira Italy 1975 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 20000 lira issued in Italy in 1975. It is cataloged under Pick number 104.

The front side design features the date 21.2.1975, with brownish black and dark brown on a red-brown and pale olive-green underprint. The center showcases a depiction by Titian, accompanied by the Type C seal and the signatures of Carli and Barbarito. The reverse displays Titian's painting "Amor Sacro e Amor Profano" at the left center. The watermark on this note features a woman's head.

The overall color scheme is brown and cream, and its dimensions are 161 x 78 mm. This banknote was printed by the Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia) in Rome. The production period of this note spans from 1976 to 1979.

Specifications

Date of issue
1974-1975
Printing office
Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia), Rome, Italy
Paper
Paper
Colour
Brown and cream
Dimensions
161 x 78 mm
Pick catalog
104

About this banknote

The Banca d'Italia issued the 20000 lira banknote series, which was first introduced on February 21, 1975. This series was part of an effort to provide higher denomination notes to accommodate economic needs at the time. The banknote was printed in Rome by the Banca d'Italia, with signatures from Carli and Barbarito.

The front side features a portrait of the renowned painter Titian in brownish black and dark brown shades on a red-brown and pale olive-green underprint. The back side showcases Titian’s painting "Amor Sacro e Amor Profano" at the left center. It includes a watermark of a woman's head.

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