This listing is for one 1943-A 100 Lire Italian Allied Military Banknote, as pictured. Later 1943A series. A-B serial number block. Issued during World War II by the Allied Military to boost the local Italian economy. In holographic writing on the reverse of the note is "Freedom of Speech", "Freedom of Religion", "Freedom from Want", "Freedom from Fear". Very Fine (VF) grade/condition, some visible folds and signs of circulation. Interesting piece of history and a great addition to any collection! P#M21b (Pick Number M21b).
The Bank of Italy began producing paper money in 1896. To begin with, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 lire notes were issued. In 1918–1919, 25 lire notes were also issued but no other denominations were introduced until after the Second World War.
In 1943, the invading Allies introduced notes in denominations of 1 lira, 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 lire. These were followed in 1944 by a series of Biglietti di Stato for 1 lira, 2, 5 and 10 lire, which circulated until replaced by coins in the late 1940s. The Bank of Italy introduced 5,000 and 10,000 lire notes in 1947 and 1948, respectively.
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1943A 100 Lire Allied Military Italian Note - A-B Block - Italy One Hundred Lire Allied Military Banknote 1943 A - WWII Issue - P#M21b
