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Italy 5000 Lire Banknote – Vincenzo Bellini – Bank of Italy – 1985 Decree – RD 154085 N - Italian 5000 Lire banknote featuring the portrait of famous composer Vincenzo Bellini, issued by the Bank of Italy. The front shows Bellini and part of the Teatro Massimo Bellini (Catania), while the reverse features a neoclassical female figure and column. Dated by Ministerial Decree 4 January 1985. Currency: Italian Lira Denomination: 5000 Lire Serial: RD 154085 N Dimensions: 129 x 65 mm Condition: Circulated – folds visible, handwritten ”100” on front, minor edge wear Signatures: A. Fazio (Governor), P. Andreatta (Cashier) Designed by: G. Savini, D. Vangelli, C. Giovannini Printed by: Bank of Italy printing office A historic piece from the final period of Italian lira circulation.