5 lira 1944 — Italy ( Pick: 31 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 lira issued in Italy in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 31.
The front side design features an archaic helmeted female positioned on the left. The note is printed in violet-brown. It is signed by Bolaffi, Cavallaro, and Giovinco, and printed by Officina Carte Valori. The dimensions of the note are 092 x 058 mm.
A total of 300 million of these banknotes were produced. The date inscribed on the front is 23.11.1944.
The front side design features an archaic helmeted female positioned on the left. The note is printed in violet-brown. It is signed by Bolaffi, Cavallaro, and Giovinco, and printed by Officina Carte Valori. The dimensions of the note are 092 x 058 mm.
A total of 300 million of these banknotes were produced. The date inscribed on the front is 23.11.1944.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Bolaffi, Cavallaro and Giovinco
- Date of issue
- 23.11.1944
- Printing office
- Officina Carte Valori
- Paper
- not specified
- Colour
- violet-brown
- Dimensions
- 092 x 058 mm
- Amount produced
- 300 million
- Pick catalog
- 31
About this banknote
The Italian Ministry of the Treasury issued the 5 Lire banknote (Pick 31) on November 23, 1944. This issuance was part of the "Luogotenenza" series, introduced during the transitional government period following the fall of Mussolini's regime. The banknotes were printed by Officina Carte Valori, with a total production of 300 million notes.
The obverse features an archaic helmeted female figure on the left, designed by Renato Garrasi. The reverse displays the denomination at the center, accompanied by ornamental floral designs. The banknote measures 92 x 58 mm and has a watermark consisting of a set of arabesques in the center.
