5000 lire 1947 — Italy ( Pick: 78 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 lire issued in Italy in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 78, which identifies it within the issue. The dimensions of the note are 254 x 75 mm.
The front side design features the years 1945-1947, predominantly in blue. Text is positioned on the left and right sections, with the word "Italia" serving as an underprint at the head. It includes Seal Type A and a watermark depicting the Head of "Italia."
The note is colored in blue and red and is printed on paper. The 5000 lire denomination is part of Italy’s currency from a time of significant reconstruction following World War II.
The front side design features the years 1945-1947, predominantly in blue. Text is positioned on the left and right sections, with the word "Italia" serving as an underprint at the head. It includes Seal Type A and a watermark depicting the Head of "Italia."
The note is colored in blue and red and is printed on paper. The 5000 lire denomination is part of Italy’s currency from a time of significant reconstruction following World War II.
Specifications
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue and red
- Dimensions
- 254 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 78
About this banknote
The Bank of Italy issued the 5,000 lire banknote (Pick #78) on August 4, 1945, with subsequent issues on January 4, 1947, and July 12, 1947. This series was introduced to address the post-World War II economic conditions and currency demands in Italy.
The obverse features the head of Ceres on the left, the Bank of Italy's seal at the center, and the head of Italia on the right. The reverse displays the denomination. The banknote measures 254 x 74 mm and was demonetized on June 30, 1953.
