5000 lira 1973 — Italy ( Pick: 102b )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 lira issued in Italy in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 102b. This note features a design from the period of 1971-77, with the front depicting a mythical seahorse at the center and Columbus on the right. The colors include shades of brown and green on a light olive underprint, with a Type C seal.
The back of the banknote showcases three sailing ships of Columbus' at left center. The note carries the signatures of Carli and Barbarito. It measures 141 x 70 mm and is printed on paper by the Bank of Italy in Rome.
Details regarding the amount produced are unknown. The State Bank issued 5000-lira notes during a series that aimed to reflect Italy’s historical maritime significance.
The back of the banknote showcases three sailing ships of Columbus' at left center. The note carries the signatures of Carli and Barbarito. It measures 141 x 70 mm and is printed on paper by the Bank of Italy in Rome.
Details regarding the amount produced are unknown. The State Bank issued 5000-lira notes during a series that aimed to reflect Italy’s historical maritime significance.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Carli and Barbarito
- Date of issue
- April 11, 1973
- Printing office
- Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia), Rome, Italy
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown and green on light olive underprint
- Dimensions
- 141 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- unknown
- Pick catalog
- 102b
About this banknote
The Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia) issued the 5000 Lire banknote in 1973, featuring the signatures of Carli and Barbarito dated April 11, 1973. This note is part of the 1971–1977 series, which was introduced to modernize Italy's currency during a period of economic growth.
The obverse displays a mythical seahorse at the center and a portrait of Christopher Columbus on the right. The reverse features three of Columbus's sailing ships at the left center. The banknote measures 141 x 70 mm and was printed by the Bank of Italy's printing office in Rome. It was demonetized on December 1, 1982.
