50000 lira 1997 — Italy ( Pick: 116 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50000 lira issued in Italy in 1997. It is cataloged under Pick number 116, which identifies it within the issue. The dimensions of the note are 149 x 70 mm.
The front side design features a violet and dull green color scheme on a multicolor underprint. At the center, a figurine is present, with G. L. Bernini depicted on the right. The back side displays an equestrian statue and includes the denominations of 50000 Lire dated 1995 and 1997.
This note exhibits a color combination of purple and green. The State Mint of Italy produced the 50000 lira notes as the country approached the transition to the euro, which officially replaced the lira in 2002.
The front side design features a violet and dull green color scheme on a multicolor underprint. At the center, a figurine is present, with G. L. Bernini depicted on the right. The back side displays an equestrian statue and includes the denominations of 50000 Lire dated 1995 and 1997.
This note exhibits a color combination of purple and green. The State Mint of Italy produced the 50000 lira notes as the country approached the transition to the euro, which officially replaced the lira in 2002.
Specifications
- Colour
- Purple and green
- Dimensions
- 149 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 116
About this banknote
The Banca d'Italia issued the 50,000 lire banknote series in 1992, with subsequent printings in 1995 and 1997. This series was introduced under the Ministerial Decree of 27 May 1992.
The front of the banknote features a self-portrait of Gian Lorenzo Bernini at the right and a figurine at the center. The back displays Bernini's equestrian statue of Emperor Constantine. The watermark is a self-portrait of Bernini.
