KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

50 lira 1937 — Italy ( Pick: 54 )

Region: Europe
Front side
50 lira Italy 1937 — Front side
Back side
50 lira Italy 1937 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 lira issued in Italy in 1937. It is cataloged under Pick number 54, which identifies it within the issue. Details about the series and period are not specified.

The front side features a design from 1933-1940, displaying blue-violet and yellow-brown colors over an orange and yellow underprint, with seals of Type A/E. The back side depicts the she-wolf with Romulus and Remus, with "Roma" at the end of the imprint.

This note measures 128 x 75 mm and is printed on paper by the Banca d'Italia in Rome. It is signed by Azzolini and Urbini. The watermark includes an image of Julius Caesar. The Banca d'Italia was established on February 10, 1893, as the central bank of Italy.

Specifications

Signed by
Azzolini and Urbini
Date of issue
August 27, 1937
Printing office
Banca d'Italia, Rome, Italy
Paper
Paper
Colour
Blue-violet and yellow brown on orange and yellow underprint
Dimensions
128 x 75 mm
Pick catalog
54

About this banknote

The Banca d'Italia issued the 50 lira banknote in 1937 as part of a series created during the interwar period. This series was introduced to meet the financial demands of the Italian economy under the rule of Benito Mussolini. The note was signed by Azzolini and Urbini and printed by Banca d'Italia in Rome.

The front side of the note features blue-violet and yellow brown hues on an orange and yellow underprint, with Type A/E seals. On the reverse, it depicts the she-wolf with Romulus and Remus and includes the watermark of Julius Caesar. This specific note, catalogued as Pick 54, measures 128 x 75 mm.

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