Italian Allied Occupation One Lira. Allied Military Currency issued in Italy. Series 1943
Context
Allied Military Currency is a form of currency issued by the Allied powers during World War II, to be issued to troops entering liberated or newly occupied countries, as a form of currency control.
Collection
Banknotes
Made/Created
Date made
1943
Time Period
20th Century
Place of Origin
Country
Italy
Region
Central Europe
Continent
Europe
Banknote Details
Banknote Type
Issued Note
Currency
AM-Lira
Denomination
1
Issuing Authority
Allied Military Government of Occupied Territories
Production Dates
1943
Serial Number
00992044
Obverse
Description
Lettering on landscape underprint.
Transcription
ALLIED MILITARY CURRENCY
ISSUED IN
ITALY
SERIES 1943
LIRA
SERIES 1943
Reverse
Description
Lettering over decorative background.
Transcription
FREEDOM OF SPEECH - FREEDOM OF RELIGION
ALLIED
MILITARY
CURRENCY
FREEDOM FROM WANT - FREEDOM FROM FEAR
