Italian five lire note allied military currency, series of 1943

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a historical currency note known as Allied Military Currency, specifically a 5 Lira note issued in Italy from Series 1943. The note prominently features the number "5" in each corner, while the words "Issued in Italy" and "5 Lire" are displayed in the center. The design includes intricate patterns and a green ornamental border encompassing the note. The serial number "A54693678A" is printed in red at the bottom. This type of currency was used by Allied forces during their occupation of Italy in World War II, serving as a temporary measure for economic stability within liberated regions.

The image shows a historical currency note known as Allied Military Currency, specifically a 5 Lira note issued in Italy from Series 1943. The note prominently features the number "5" in each corner, while the words "Issued in Italy" and "5 Lire" are displayed in the center. The design includes intricate patterns and a green ornamental border encompassing the note. The serial number "A54693678A" is printed in red at the bottom. This type of currency was used by Allied forces during their occupation of Italy in World War II, serving as a temporary measure for economic stability within liberated regions.

Name/Title

Italian five lire note allied military currency, series of 1943

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.178 A-B

Description

A: Italian five lire note allied military currency, series of 1943. Front: "ALLIED MILITARY CURRENCY", "ISSUED IN ITALY 5 LIRE". Serial number A54693678A. "5" in each corner. Back: "ALLIED MILITARY CURRENCY". "FREEDOM OF SPEECH", "FREEDOM OF RELIGION", "FREEDOM FROM WANT", "FREEDOM FROM FEAR". Corners have been previously folded. 3.25"lx2.75"h B: Italian five lire note allied military currency, series of 1943. Front: "ALLIED MILITARY CURRENCY", "ISSUED IN ITALY 5 LIRE". Serial number A54693678A. "5" in each corner. Back: "ALLIED MILITARY CURRENCY". "FREEDOM OF SPEECH", "FREEDOM OF RELIGION", "FREEDOM FROM WANT", "FREEDOM FROM FEAR". Bill is discolored and creased vertically. 3.25"lx2.75"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1943 - 1946

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Allies, War

Search Terms

World War II, Italy

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Dimensions

Height

2-3/4 in

Length

3-1/4 in

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 18, 2020

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White