This listing is for one 1943A 10 Lire Italian Banknote, as pictured. Issued by the Allied military while Italy was under occupation in WWII. This note has the prefix-suffix A-B, differing them from other issues. Excellent condition, AU grade. In holographic writing on the reverse of the note is "Freedom of Speech", "Freedom of Religion", "Freedom from Fear", "Freedom from Fear". Great Piece of history! P#M19b (Pick Number M19b).
In 1943, the invading Allies introduced notes in denominations of L.1, L.2, L.5, L.10, L.50, L.100, L.500 and L.1,000. These were followed in 1944 by a series of Biglietti di Stato for L.1, L.2, L.5 and L.10, which circulated until replaced by coins in the late 1940s. In 1945, the Bank of Italy introduced L.5,000 and L.10,000 notes.
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1943 10 Lire Italian Banknote - Prefix-Suffix: A-B - Italy Banknote Ten Lire Dieci Lire Banknote 1943A Allied Military WWII - P#M19b