5000 lire 1970 — Italy ( Pick: 98c )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 lire issued in Italy in 1970. It is cataloged under Pick number 98c. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this issue.
The front side features a design from 1964-70, showcasing Columbus on the right against a green on pink underprint. The seal is designated as Type B. The back side displays a ship at the left center.
This banknote is printed on cotton and measures 150 x 75 mm. It has a production amount of 320,000 notes and is signed by Carli and Lombardo. The amount produced was significant in relation to the typical circulation of similar denominations during that period.
The front side features a design from 1964-70, showcasing Columbus on the right against a green on pink underprint. The seal is designated as Type B. The back side displays a ship at the left center.
This banknote is printed on cotton and measures 150 x 75 mm. It has a production amount of 320,000 notes and is signed by Carli and Lombardo. The amount produced was significant in relation to the typical circulation of similar denominations during that period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Carli and Lombardo
- Date of issue
- January 20, 1970
- Printing office
- Banca d'Italia
- Paper
- Cotton
- Colour
- Green on pink underprint
- Dimensions
- 150 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- 320,000
- Pick catalog
- 98c
About this banknote
The Banca d'Italia issued the 5000 lire banknote in 1970, as part of a series bearing the signatures of Carli and Lombardo. This series was introduced to update the visual design and security features of Italian currency during this period.
The front side of the banknote features an image of Christopher Columbus at the right, set against a green on pink underprint. The back side displays a ship at the left center. This specific variant, Pick 98c, was printed in cotton paper and had a production of 320,000 notes.
