1000 Lire

Issuer	Banca d'Italia
Year	1896-1899
Type	Standard circulation banknote
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Obverse description	Intricate dark red intaglio design on cream paper, with the large stylised monogram 'M' forming the centrepiece of the note flanked by the bold inscription 'BANCA D'ITALIA' and 'MILLE LIRE' in letterpress. An allegorical winged figure stands to the left of the central vignette, while elaborate acanthus-scroll guilloché borders frame the entire face, incorporating classical architectural motifs, putti, and heraldic devices including the Savoy arms at top centre. Serial numbers appear in two positions, with signature lines for 'IL GOVERNATORE' and 'IL CASSIERE' beneath the central panel, and a small oval portrait medallion in red underprint at the lower centre.
Obverse lettering	BANCA D'ITALIA MILLE LIRE PAGABILI A VISTA AL PORTATORE IL GOVERNATORE IL CASSIERE LA LEGGE PUNISCE I FABBRICATORI E GLI SPACCIATORI DI BIGLIETTI FALSI DECR. MIN. 30 LUGLIO 1896 E 7 AGOSTO 1943 DECR. MIN. 19 MAGGIO 1947 E 10 AGOSTO 1943 GIR. BARBETTI INV. E DIS. G. BALLARINI INC. OFFICINA CARTE-VALORI I. P. S.
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Protection description	Watermarked paper with the Banca d'Italia device visible when held to light.
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