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5000 Lire, Bank of Italy, Italy, 1971–1977 (Pick 102)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1971-1977

Issuing entity

Italy

This 5000 Lire note was issued in Italy by the Bank of Italy, with dates recorded from 1971–1977. It belongs to the Lira (1861-2001) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1946-date). It measures 141 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 102.

Obverse: Mythical seahorse at center, Cristoforo Colombo at right. Its lettering reads “BANCA D'ITALIA / LIRE / CINQVEMILA / PAGABILI A VISTA AL PORTATORE / IL GOVERNATORE / IL CASSIERE / C.COLOMBO / LAZZARINI INV.”. Reverse: Three sailing ships of Columbus' at left center, big anchor at right center. Its lettering reads “5000 / LA LEGGE / PUNISCE I FABBRICATORI / E GLI SPACCIATORI DI / BIGLIETTI FALSI / T.CIONINI INC. / OFFICINA DELLA BANCA D'ITALIA”.

The note was printed by Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia), Rome, Italy (1926-date). Design is credited to Lazzaro Lazzarini. Engraving is credited to Trento Cionini. Watermark: Head of Giovanni Da Verrazzano. Demonetized: 1 December 1982. 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

DECRETO MINISTERIALE (DECR.MIN.) date on the back of the banknote.

Physical characteristics

Size
141 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Head of Giovanni Da Verrazzano.

Technical characteristics

Printer
Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia), Rome, Italy (1926-date)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Designer
Lazzaro Lazzarini
Engraver
Trento Cionini
Demonetized
1 December 1982
Issuing bank
Bank of Italy

Design

Obverse
Mythical seahorse at center, Cristoforo Colombo at right.
Reverse
Three sailing ships of Columbus' at left center, big anchor at right center.
Obverse lettering
BANCA D'ITALIA / LIRE / CINQVEMILA / PAGABILI A VISTA AL PORTATORE / IL GOVERNATORE / IL CASSIERE / C.COLOMBO / LAZZARINI INV.
Reverse lettering
5000 / LA LEGGE / PUNISCE I FABBRICATORI / E GLI SPACCIATORI DI / BIGLIETTI FALSI / T.CIONINI INC. / OFFICINA DELLA BANCA D'ITALIA

Identification

Value
5000 Lire
Dates recorded
1971-1977
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 102

Documentation checklist

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

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P102
  • NumistaN# 204032

Research required

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