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Campo Concentramento P.G. 97

Camp 97 was located in Renicci and began operation in 1941.  The camp actually housed both military and civilian internees mainly Yugoslavs and from August 1943 some anarchists and political prisoners.

  After Italy’s surrender prisoners dispersed into the surrounding areas with some joining partisan groups.  It is estimated that during its existence the camp held over 10,000 prisoners. Scrip was issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20, and 50 centesimi and 1, 3, 5, and 10 lire.

  • .20 Lire revalued to 10 Lire note from Campo Concentramento P.G. 97, a WWII Italy POW camp
    .20 Lire revalued to 10 Lire
  • .50 Lire note from Campo Concentramento P.G. 97, a WWII Italy POW camp
    .50 Lire
  • 1 Lire note from Campo Concentramento P.G. 97, a WWII Italy POW camp
    1 Lire
  • 3 Lire note from Campo Concentramento P.G. 97, a WWII Italy POW camp
    3 Lire

From the collection of Dave Frank, a leading expert on WWI and WWII camp money notes and tokens, collector since 1957 and co-author of The Complete Book of World War II USA POW & Internment Camp Chits.