50000 lira 1992 — Italy ( Pick: 116 )
Banknote description
The front side design includes a figurine at the center with G. L. Bernini depicted to the right, utilizing violet and dull green on a multicolor underprint. The back side showcases an equestrian statue, with the denomination of 50000 Lire dated 1995 and 1997.
This note is signed by Fazio and Amici and was printed by the Banca d'Italia in Rome, Italy. The amount produced is not specified. The Banca d'Italia was established in 1893 and has played a crucial role in Italy's financial landscape since then.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Fazio and Amici
- Date of issue
- 1992
- Printing office
- Banca d'Italia, Rome, Italy
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Violet and dull green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 149 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 116
About this banknote
The Banca d'Italia issued the 50,000 lire banknote on May 27, 1992. This series was introduced to replace earlier high-denomination notes and to incorporate enhanced security features.
The front of the banknote features a self-portrait of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the renowned Italian artist, sculptor, architect, and painter, along with a detail of his Triton Fountain located in Piazza Barberini, Rome. The back displays Bernini's equestrian statue of Emperor Constantine, situated in Vatican City, and a reproduction of a study for a medal commemorating the inauguration of the Royal Staircase in Vatican City. The watermark includes Bernini's self-portrait and a "BI" monogram. The banknote measures 149 x 70 mm and was printed by the Bank of Italy Printing Works.
