5 lira 1917 — Italy ( Pick: 23 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Italy, dated 1917, carries a denomination of 5 lira. It features a design corresponding to the 1904-1925 period, with a color scheme of blue and red. The front side displays a portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III on the right, set against a blue and black design on a pink underprint.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 23. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of that timeframe. The classification of this note is established by its catalog reference, confirming its position within the recorded issue.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 23. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of that timeframe. The classification of this note is established by its catalog reference, confirming its position within the recorded issue.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and red
- Pick catalog
- 23
About this banknote
The Bank of Italy issued the 5 lira banknote, Pick 23, in the year 1917. This series was introduced during the reign of King Vittorio Emanuele III and reflects efforts to maintain a stable currency amidst the economic challenges of World War I.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III at the right, set against a blue and black design on a pink underprint. Notably, this note was part of a series printed between 1904 and 1925, characterized by its blue and red color scheme.
