Italy 500.000 Lire 6.5.1997 (MA 367228 E) (lt. circulated) XF

500000 Lire 6.5.1997 (Front: Portrait of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483–1520), an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. Extract of fresco "Trionfo di Galatea" (Triumph of Galatea, ca.1512) depicting dolphins. A round seal with winged lion of St. Mark, symbol of Venice above three shields of Genoa, Pisa and Amalfi. Back: Extract from Raphael's fresco 'The School of Athens' (Scuola di Atene, ca.1509–1511). Leafy design with grapes. Watermark: Portrait of Raphael; Electrotype "BI" monogram. Main colours: Blue and purple. Signatures: Antonio Fazio (Governor – Il Governatore, 1993–2005); Angelo Amici (Cashier – Il Cassiere). Engraving: Trento Cionini (obverse); Giorgio Capponi (reverse). Composition: Guglielmo Savini. Legislation: Ministerial Decree of 6 May 1997. Paper: High quality, slightly coloured, special pulp, watermark, luminous fibrils and a vertical security thread. Issuer: Bank of Italy. Date of Issue: 6 May 1997. Withdrawn: 28 February 2002. Exchanged until: 1 March 2012. Print: Calcografia (intaglio) and offset. Printer: Officina della Banca d'Italia (Bank of Italy Printing Works)) (Serial # MA 367228 E) (lightly circulated) XF

Dimensions: 163 x 78 mm

Catalogue Number: P-118 (SCWPM: Albert Pick & Krause Publications); B469 (Banknote Book)

Grade/condition: Extremely Fine (XF) (lightly circulated, lightly used)

Texts: Banca d'Italia. Lire Cinquecentomila pagabili a vista al portatore. La legge punisce i fabbricatori e gli spacciatori di biglietti falsi. Decreto ministeriale 6 Maggio 1997. Officina della Banca d'Italia.