Collection › Italy › #710
500 ITL
P-P-95
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What's on the note
Front: Allegorical female head representing Italy (often identified with Minerva or Roma) in profile, surrounded by ornate baroque decorative elements including scrollwork and flourishes. The note displays 'CINQUECENTO' (five hundred) and 'LIRE' prominently, with intricate guilloché patterns and circular vignettes. This design represents the Italian Republic's banknote artistry of the 1970s, featuring allegorical rather than historical portraiture as was common in post-war Italian currency.
Back: Allegorical female head representing Italy in profile facing right, with classical styling showing curled hair in the Greek or Roman manner. The reverse displays 'REPUBBLICA ITALIANA' at top and 'CINQUECENTO 500' prominently at center, with 'BIGLIETTO DI STATO A CORSO LEGALE' (state note with legal tender status) below the denomination. The note includes geometric decorative patterns and the printer's name 'IPS OFF CARTE VALORI' and designer 'VANOELLI' at bottom edges.
How it was made
Signatures: Il Direttore Generale del Tesoro: [illegible]; Il Cassiere Speciale: [illegible]; Vice Direttore Generale della Banca d'Italia: [illegible]
Security features: watermark,microprint,intaglio,see_through_register
Italy in Europe
Italy in Europe. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
This 500 lire note belongs to the Repubblica Italiana series issued by the Italian state (not the Banca d'Italia) as legal tender state notes ('Biglietto di Stato'). The series was introduced under Decree Law No. 421 of August 14, 1974, and was part of Italy's post-war currency system before the introduction of the Euro in 2002. These notes featured allegorical representations of Italy rather than historical figures, continuing a tradition of symbolic imagery on Italian state banknotes. The 500 lire denomination was a mid-value note in circulation during the 1970s and was eventually replaced by a bimetallic coin in 1982. All Italian lira ceased to be legal tender on February 28, 2002, following Italy's adoption of the Euro. The visible serial number Q18 644322 follows the standard Italian format with a letter prefix and six-digit number. The signatures represent officials from the Ministry of Treasury and the State Printing Office who were authorized signatories during the 1970s issue period.
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How it came to me
Note shows moderate circulation with visible creasing, some edge wear, and slight soiling. Paper remains intact with no tears visible.
What it's worth now
Valuation history (1)
| date | low | high | currency | source | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-10 09:34:38 | 2.0 | 8.0 | USD | ai | from claude-sonnet-4-5 |
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