This listing is for the photographed 1944 10 Lire Italian Banknote. Issued on November 23, 1944. Note was signed by Bolaffi, Cavallaro, and Giovinco, differentiating it from other issues of this note. Obverse depicts the profile of Roman god Jupiter at the right center. The reverse of this note has a beautiful engraving of the allegorical figures of Agriculture and Industry at the center. Great piece of history and an excellent addition to any collection! P#32c (Pick Number 32c).
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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1944 Italy 10 Lire Banknote - Jupiter Profile Type - Bolaffi/Cavallaro/Giovinco Signatures - 1944 Italy Ten Lire Dieci Lire Banknote - P#32c