BANCONOTE D' ITALIA | 1993 | IL SOLE 24 ORE | ALBUM COMPLETO

Banconote d’Italia is a collectible album published in 1993 by Il Sole 24 Ore, dedicated to the history of Italian currency. It presents 112 facsimile reproductions of banknotes issued between 1851 and 1979, documenting the evolution of Italian monetary design from pre-unification states to the modern Republic. Each reproduction is complemented by historical and economic notes, providing insight into the artistic, political, and financial transformations of Italy across more than a century. Intended as both an educational tool and a collector’s piece, the album reflects a growing public interest in numismatics, national heritage, and the preservation of Italy’s monetary identity in the years preceding the euro.