5000 lire 1968 — Italy ( Pick: 98 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 lire issued in Italy in 1968. It is cataloged under Pick number 98.
The front side of the note features a design from 1964-70, with green on a pink underprint, depicting Columbus on the right. The seal is of Type B. The back displays a ship at the left center.
This note's dimensions are 143 x 70 mm, and it was printed by Banca d'Italia in Rome, Italy. The colours utilized in the design are grey and red.
The front side of the note features a design from 1964-70, with green on a pink underprint, depicting Columbus on the right. The seal is of Type B. The back displays a ship at the left center.
This note's dimensions are 143 x 70 mm, and it was printed by Banca d'Italia in Rome, Italy. The colours utilized in the design are grey and red.
Specifications
- Printing office
- Banca d'Italia, Rome, Italy
- Colour
- Grey and red
- Dimensions
- 143 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 98
About this banknote
The Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia) issued the 5000 lire banknote on January 4, 1968, as part of the series introduced between 1964 and 1970. This series was designed to replace earlier banknotes and featured updated security features and designs.
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of Christopher Columbus on the right side, with a green design on a pink underprint. The back features an image of a ship at the left center. The banknote measures 143 x 70 mm and was printed by the Bank of Italy's printing office in Rome. It was demonetized on July 31, 1977.
