Description
Italy – 50,000 Lire (1992) Banknote | English Details
Country: Italy
Issuing Authority: Banca d'Italia
Denomination: 50,000 Lire
Year of Issue: 1992
Catalog Reference: Pick #116c.1
Serial Number (example shown): DD 727690 L
Design
Obverse (front): Portrait of Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598–1680), one of Italy’s greatest Baroque artists.
Central Motifs: Classical sculptural elements inspired by Bernini’s works, ornate guilloches, and the coat of arms of the Bank of Italy.
Text: “BANCA D’ITALIA”, “LIRE CINQUANTAMILA” (Fifty Thousand Lire), and “PAGABILI A VISTA AL PORTATORE” (Payable at sight to the bearer).
Security Features
Watermark with portrait motif
Fine-line intaglio printing
Complex background patterns and micro-details typical of late-lira issues
Material
Paper: Cotton-based banknote paper
Condition / Grading (as shown on holder)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF) – 25
Moderate circulation wear
Noticeable folds and creases
Design details remain clear and identifiable
Historical Context
Part of Italy’s final generations of lira banknotes before the euro transition (introduced in 2002).
Bernini’s inclusion reflects Italy’s cultural heritage and artistic legacy.
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