5 liri 1973 — Malta ( Pick: 32 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 liri issued in Malta in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 32. The dimensions of the note are 152 x 80 mm, and it features a color scheme of blue on a multicolor underprint. The note is printed on paper and is signed by A. Camilleri and J. Laspina.
The note's design includes intricate patterns and symbols typical of that era. It is printed by TDLR.
In 1973, Malta was navigating its economic landscape as a relatively new member of the international community following its independence in 1964.
The note's design includes intricate patterns and symbols typical of that era. It is printed by TDLR.
In 1973, Malta was navigating its economic landscape as a relatively new member of the international community following its independence in 1964.
Specifications
- Signed by
- A. Camilleri and J. Laspina
- Date of issue
- 1973
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 152 x 80 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 32
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Malta issued this 5 liri banknote in 1973. The banknote series was released following the Central Bank Act of 1967, which established the Central Bank of Malta as the sole authority to issue currency in Malta. This note represents a period of financial modernization for Malta.
The front side of the banknote features the statue of Neptune and the coat of arms of Malta. On the back, there is a depiction of a yacht marina and traditional Maltese boats in Marsaxlokk. The banknote was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company (TDLR) and measures 152 x 80 mm.
