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1,000 Italian Lire Banknote (Marco Polo)
1,000 Lire

1,000 Italian Lire Banknote (Marco Polo)

Italy · 1982-1991 (Specific series depends on signatures)

Vertical orientation banknote. The front features a portrait of Marco Polo by an unknown painter (based on 16th-century artworks). The background has ornate scrollwork and the crest of the Republic of Venice. The text includes 'BANCA D'ITALIA' and 'LIRE MILLE'.

Country
Italy
Year
1982-1991 (Specific series depends on signatures)
Denomination
1,000 Lire
Metal
Paper

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Overview

Vertical orientation banknote. The front features a portrait of Marco Polo by an unknown painter (based on 16th-century artworks). The background has ornate scrollwork and the crest of the Republic of Venice. The text includes 'BANCA D'ITALIA' and 'LIRE MILLE'.

Historical significance

This banknote honors Marco Polo, the famous Venetian explorer and merchant whose travels to China in the 13th century bridged East and West. It was a common circulating bill in Italy before the transition to the Euro in 2002.

Estimated value

$1.00 - $10.00 USD (Depending on condition and the specific signatures of the Governor and Cashier).

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place inside a PVC-free plastic sleeve or acid-free paper album to prevent yellowing, creasing, or moisture damage. Do not attempt to iron or wash the banknote.