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1000 Lire, Bank of Italy, Italy, 1942–1943 (Pick 72)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1942-1943

Issuing entity

Italy

This 1000 Lire note was issued in Italy by the Bank of Italy, with dates recorded from 1942–1943. It belongs to the Lira (1861-2001) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946). It measures 243 × 148 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 72.

Obverse: Value in the middle. Its lettering reads “Banca d'Italia / Mille lire / RIN. BARBETTI INV. E DIS. E. BALLARINI INC.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Italy One thousand lire”. Reverse: On the right, the head of "Italy". Its lettering reads “1000 lire”. Design is credited to Rinaldo Barbetti. Engraving is credited to Ernesto Ballarini. Demonetized: 30 June 1953. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

The 11-08-1943 was emitted only one banknote.

Physical characteristics

Size
243 × 148 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Designer
Rinaldo Barbetti
Engraver
Ernesto Ballarini
Demonetized
30 June 1953
Issuing bank
Bank of Italy

Design

Obverse
Value in the middle.
Reverse
On the right, the head of "Italy".
Obverse lettering
Banca d'Italia / Mille lire / RIN. BARBETTI INV. E DIS. E. BALLARINI INC.
Reverse lettering
1000 lire

Identification

Value
1000 Lire
Dates recorded
1942-1943
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 72

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P72
  • NumistaN# 238468

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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