{"product_id":"50-000-italian-lire-banca-d-italia-bernini-series-circulated-psv-25","title":"50,000 Italian Lire – Banca d’Italia – “Bernini” Series – Circulated (PSV 25)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"248\"\u003eCelebrate Italy’s Renaissance spirit and architectural mastery\u003c\/strong\u003e with this \u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"325\"\u003e50,000 Lire banknote\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued by the \u003cem data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"365\"\u003eBanca d’Italia\u003c\/em\u003e and featuring the likeness of \u003cstrong data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"412\"\u003eGian Lorenzo Bernini\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of history’s most celebrated sculptors and architects. This note reflects Italy’s balance of art, innovation, and national pride during the postwar era of economic growth. Each note displays light, natural variation from handling and age, with slight differences in preservation among the available pieces. These nuances add to their authentic vintage character and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"248\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSV 25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"635\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eNote Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"636\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banca d’Italia (Bank of Italy)\u003cbr data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"681\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian Republic (1946–2002)\u003cbr data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"724\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banknote\u003cbr data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"761\" data-start=\"745\"\u003eSeries\/Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Bernini” Type – Issued 1967–1979\u003cbr data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"798\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50,000 Lire (ITL)\u003cbr data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"836\"\u003eCurrency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian Lira\u003cbr data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"862\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"865\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e UA 143318 O\u003cbr data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"898\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 158 × 80 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"940\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectangular\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"976\" data-start=\"956\"\u003eObverse Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"979\"\u003ePortrait of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"991\"\u003eGian Lorenzo Bernini\u003c\/strong\u003e, the master sculptor and designer of St. Peter’s Square, capturing the creative energy of the Italian Baroque era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003eOrnate multicolor guilloché patterns, advanced for their time, symbolizing harmony between art and geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003eText reads: \u003cem data-end=\"1332\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003e“Lire Cinquantamila – Pagabili a vista al portatore – Banca d’Italia.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003eReverse Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003eStylized composition inspired by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003eBernini’s architectural motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the colonnades and domes of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003eIntricate pattern work in green, red, and violet tones, highlighting Italy’s precision in currency engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003eDenomination \u003cem data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1603\"\u003e“50,000”\u003c\/em\u003e printed prominently across the top border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1660\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2056\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1724\" data-start=\"1694\"\u003e50,000 Lire “Bernini” note\u003c\/strong\u003e emerged during Italy’s period of modernization and cultural revival. It symbolized both economic stability and artistic continuity—bridging Renaissance genius and 20th-century craftsmanship. Withdrawn with the arrival of the euro in 2002, it remains a lasting representation of Italy’s devotion to beauty, design, and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2076\" data-start=\"2058\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2077\"\u003eEach note is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2090\"\u003ehoused in a rigid clear holder\u003c\/strong\u003e for archival protection and presented in a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2190\" data-start=\"2168\"\u003ewooden display box\u003c\/strong\u003e for elegant showcasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2404\" data-start=\"2218\"\u003eCollectors value this note for its refined engraving, historical depth, and its celebration of one of Italy’s greatest artistic minds—an exquisite piece of Italian numismatic heritage. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach note displays light, natural variation from handling and age, adding to its authentic vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2463\" data-start=\"2406\"\u003eFor inquiries, contact \u003cstrong data-end=\"2460\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003eMetalStacks at 561-529-3001\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MetalStacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47251538084085,"sku":"MSITALL50MACAT14","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/4444\/9781\/files\/MSSTACK2-60-_1BlueStarFederalReserveNote.png?v=1761768811","url":"https:\/\/metalstacks.net\/products\/50-000-italian-lire-banca-d-italia-bernini-series-circulated-psv-25","provider":"Metalstacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}