5000 lira 1996 — Italy ( Pick: 111 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 lira issued in Italy in 1996. It is cataloged under Pick number 111. This note features a predominantly green and brown color scheme, with blue and red accents. The front side displays an olive-green and blue design on a multicolor underprint, showcasing the Coliseum at the center and a depiction of V. Bellini to the right. The back side design features a scene from the opera "Norma," alongside the denominations dated 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2001.
This banknote is printed on cotton paper and includes security threads and watermarks. It was produced by the Banca d'Italia in Rome. The dimensions of the note are 150 x 75 mm.
The signatures on the note are from Fazio and Amici. The 5000 lira banknote is part of the currency that was in circulation prior to the introduction of the euro, which became the official currency in Italy in 2002.
This banknote is printed on cotton paper and includes security threads and watermarks. It was produced by the Banca d'Italia in Rome. The dimensions of the note are 150 x 75 mm.
The signatures on the note are from Fazio and Amici. The 5000 lira banknote is part of the currency that was in circulation prior to the introduction of the euro, which became the official currency in Italy in 2002.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Fazio and Amici
- Date of issue
- 1996
- Printing office
- Banca d'Italia, Rome, Italy
- Paper
- Cotton paper with security threads and watermarks
- Colour
- Predominantly green and brown with blue and red accents
- Dimensions
- 150 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 111
About this banknote
The Banca d'Italia issued the 5000 Lire banknote featuring composer Vincenzo Bellini in 1985, with subsequent issues in 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2001. The 1996 edition, signed by Antonio Fazio and Angelo Amici, was released on November 26, 1996.
The obverse displays the Teatro Bellini at the center and a portrait of Vincenzo Bellini to the right. The reverse features a scene from Bellini's opera "Norma." This banknote measures 126 x 70 mm and was demonetized on February 28, 2002.
