KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

5000 lira 1982 — Italy ( Pick: 105 )

Region: Europe
Front side
5000 lira Italy 1982 — Front side
Back side
5000 lira Italy 1982 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5000 lira issued in Italy in 1982. It is cataloged under Pick number 105. The banknote features a front design from the years 1979-83, presenting a man on the left in brown and green. The back design showcases a building and statuary located at the center right. The seal on the front is designated as Type C, and the watermark depicts a man with a cap.

This note has a dimension of 126 x 61 mm and is produced on paper. It was signed by the Governor and Cashier of the Bank of Italy. The printing office is the Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia) in Rome. A total of 100,000,000 pieces were produced.

The multidimensional colors of this banknote include green, brown, and blue. The 5000 lira note was part of a larger series produced during a time of economic transition in Italy, which was reflected in the denomination and design elements.

Specifications

Signed by
Governor and Cashier
Date of issue
1979-1983
Printing office
Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia), Rome, Italy
Paper
Paper
Colour
Green, brown, and blue
Dimensions
126 x 61 mm
Amount produced
100,000,000
Pick catalog
105

About this banknote

The Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia) issued the 5,000 lire banknote on November 3, 1982, as part of the 1979–1983 series. This series was introduced to update the nation's currency designs and security features during that period.

The obverse features a portrait of a man at the left, derived from Antonello da Messina's painting "Ritratto d'uomo." The reverse displays an equestrian statue, architectural elements, and a fountain at the center right. The watermark depicts a man with a cap. The note measures 126 x 61 mm and was printed by the Bank of Italy in Rome.

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