5 lira 1922 — Italy ( Pick: 23 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Italy, dated 1922, carries a denomination of 5 lira. The design features a portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III at the right, utilizing blue and black ink on a pink underprint. The color scheme includes shades of blue and cream.
It is cataloged under Pick number 23. The combination of denomination and year places it within a documented group of banknotes. This note’s design elements align with the 1904-1925 grouping, contributing to its classification in the catalog.
It is cataloged under Pick number 23. The combination of denomination and year places it within a documented group of banknotes. This note’s design elements align with the 1904-1925 grouping, contributing to its classification in the catalog.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Pick catalog
- 23
About this banknote
The Italian Ministry of the Treasury issued the 5 Lire banknote (Pick 23) between 1904 and 1925, during the reign of King Vittorio Emanuele III. The series was introduced on November 8, 1904, with subsequent issues in 1911, 1914, 1915, 1918, 1923, and 1925.
The obverse features a portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III on the right and an eagle on the left. The reverse displays an allegorical representation of Italy on the left, with the face value and a view of the Campidoglio hill in Rome at the top. The banknote measures 100 × 54 mm and was demonetized on December 31, 1928.
