This listing is for one 1943 5 Lire Italian Banknote, as pictured. Issued by the Allied Military during Italy's occupation during WW2. Grade varieties from XF to F, as pictured. Printed "F" in lower right corner of ornament border. In holographic writing on the reverse of the note is "Freedom of Speech", "Freedom of Religion", "Freedom from Want", "Freedom from Fear". P#M12a (Pick Number M12a).
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 5 Lire Allied Military Italy Note - XF to F Grade - Italy Banknote Five Lire Cinque Lire Banknote 1943 - Allied Military WWII - P#M12a