500 lire 1944 — Italy ( Pick: 70c )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 lire issued in Italy in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 70c, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this issue.
The front side design features a dark red print on a pink underprint, with an ornate border. This note includes signatures from Azzolini and Urbini, dated 11.11.1944 and 13.12.1945.
The banknote measures 212 x 132 mm. It was produced by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome, with a total production of 1,920,000 copies.
The front side design features a dark red print on a pink underprint, with an ornate border. This note includes signatures from Azzolini and Urbini, dated 11.11.1944 and 13.12.1945.
The banknote measures 212 x 132 mm. It was produced by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome, with a total production of 1,920,000 copies.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Azzolini and Urbini
- Date of issue
- February 13, 1945
- Printing office
- Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Rome, Italy
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark red on pink underprint
- Dimensions
- 212 x 132 mm
- Amount produced
- 1,920,000
- Pick catalog
- 70c
About this banknote
The Banca d'Italia issued the 500 lire banknote (Pick 70c) on November 11, 1944, during the reign of King Vittorio Emanuele III. This issuance was part of a series introduced between 1943 and 1947, reflecting the country's monetary adjustments during and after World War II.
The obverse features an ornate border with allegorical figures, including a standing woman representing Law holding a book, and another symbolizing Justice with a sword. The watermark displays the head of Mercury. This note, measuring 212 x 132 mm, was printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome, with a total production of 1,920,000 pieces.
