50 lira 1951 — Italy ( Pick: 91 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Italy, dated 1951, carries a denomination of 50 lira. It features a color scheme of green and cream, with “Italia” on the left and the date 31.12.1951 in green on a yellow underprint.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 91. Its classification and documented features place it within a defined group of banknotes according to the available facts.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 91. Its classification and documented features place it within a defined group of banknotes according to the available facts.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and cream
- Pick catalog
- 91
About this banknote
The Italian Ministry of the Treasury issued the 50 Lire banknote on December 31, 1951, under the decree of the President of the Republic. This issuance aimed to replace earlier Bank of Italy notes with denominations of 50 and 100 Lire, aligning with the government's monetary policies of the time.
The obverse features the personification "Italia Elmata" (Italy with helmet) on the left, with the denomination and inscriptions in the center. The reverse displays the denomination within a decorative frame. The note measures 110 × 65 mm and was printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome. This series was demonetized in October 1957, following the introduction of 50 Lire coins in 1955.
