Italian 2000 lira banknote

2000 lire
Obverse Reverse
Second series note from 1990
General information
Country	Italy
Value	L. 2000
Years	1973–2002
Specifications
Width	116 mm
Height	60 mm
Security features
Watermark, security thread
Appearance
Color	Multicolored, mostly yellow and brown
Obverse	Galileo Galilei, Cathedral of Pisa, Tower of Pisa (1973-1983) Guglielmo Marconi (1990-1992)
Reverse	Arcetri Observatory, satellite dish and radio waves (1973-1983) Elettra (Marconi's personal boat), antennae, radio device (1990-1992)
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The 2000 lira banknote has been issued by the IPZS, from 1973 to 2002.

First Series (Galileo Galilei)

• Obverse
• Reverse

Note from 1973

Note from 1973

The first series was issued from 1973 to 1983; it features Galileo Galilei, the nominal value, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Cathedral; its theme is the observation of the sky.

On the reverse, the Arcetri Observatory and radio waves are depicted.

Second Series (Guglielmo Marconi)

The second series was issued from 1990 to 1992; it features Guglielmo Marconi and the nominal value.

On the reverse, Elettra (Guglielmo's personal boat), radio antennae and a radio device are portrayed.

The banknote features a security thread and a watermark, depicting Marconi and the logo of the Bank of Italy.

References

• Italian lira on the English Wikipedia

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