The Banco di Napoli's Credit Tokens: A Four-Century History

This episode is avout an article from Cronaca Numismatica details the history of the Banco di Napoli, tracing its origins from 16th-century charitable lending institutions ("Monti di Pietà") to its role as a major Italian bank. The article focuses on the "fedi di credito," early credit notes issued by the bank, explaining their function as a form of currency and their evolution alongside the bank itself. It explores the social and economic context of these notes, emphasizing their significance in the Neapolitan economy and their eventual replacement by banknotes. The article also showcases images of historical fedi di credito and discusses their rarity and collectability. Finally, the article highlights the Banco di Napoli's unique history, showcasing its charitable roots and its enduring connection to Neapolitan culture. https://centralerischibanche.blogspot.com/2024/11/a-history-of-banco-di-napoli-and-its.html