50000 lira 1995 — Italy ( Pick: 116 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50000 lira issued in Italy in 1995. It is cataloged under Pick number 116, which identifies it within the issue. Its documented characteristics place it among recognized banknotes of this type.
The front side features a design from 1992, showcasing violet and dull green hues on a multicolor underprint. A figurine is positioned at the center, while G. L. Bernini is depicted to the right. The reverse displays an equestrian statue, annotated with "50000 Lire" dated 1995 and 1997.
This note is colored in green, brown, and blue, printed on cotton paper, and measures 149 x 70 mm. F. Zannotti, G. Pino, and A. Canfarini have signed the note, and it was printed by the Banca d'Italia. The Banca d'Italia issued this denomination as part of its official currency series during the mid-1990s.
The front side features a design from 1992, showcasing violet and dull green hues on a multicolor underprint. A figurine is positioned at the center, while G. L. Bernini is depicted to the right. The reverse displays an equestrian statue, annotated with "50000 Lire" dated 1995 and 1997.
This note is colored in green, brown, and blue, printed on cotton paper, and measures 149 x 70 mm. F. Zannotti, G. Pino, and A. Canfarini have signed the note, and it was printed by the Banca d'Italia. The Banca d'Italia issued this denomination as part of its official currency series during the mid-1990s.
Specifications
- Signed by
- F. Zannotti, G. Pino, A. Canfarini
- Date of issue
- 1992-05-27
- Printing office
- Banca d'Italia
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Green, brown, and blue
- Dimensions
- 149 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 116
About this banknote
The Banca d'Italia issued the 50,000 lire banknote in 1992, with subsequent printings in 1995 and 1997. This series was introduced following the Ministerial Decree of 27 May 1992, which authorized the issuance of this denomination.
The front of the banknote features a self-portrait of Gian Lorenzo Bernini on the right and a depiction of the Triton Fountain in Rome at the center. The back showcases Bernini's equestrian statue of Emperor Constantine, along with 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 the "BI" monogram.
