The New 2025 Italian Public Debt Catalog by Giovanni Nicotera: A Must-Have for Scripophily Collectors

The world of scripophily is enriched by a fundamental work: Italian Public Debt – Collection Certificates Catalog 2025, written by Giovanni Nicotera. This long-awaited volume is the first specialized catalog on Italian public debt certificates, covering issues from the pre-unification period to the Italian Republic.

A Journey Through Italy’s Financial History

Public debt has always been one of the pillars of a country’s economy, and Italy is no exception. Over the centuries, bonds and certificates have accompanied key historical events, and today they are valuable collectible documents. Nicotera’s book offers a detailed overview of state-issued securities, with full-color images and in-depth descriptions of the financial instruments that shaped Italy’s public debt evolution.

The book meticulously analyzes certificates from:

• Pre-Unification States
• The Kingdom of Italy
• The Italian Republic

A Comprehensive and Well-Structured Catalog

With 836 pages full of valuable information, the 2025 Collection Certificates Catalog includes over 1,900 price quotes, categorized by type and nominal value. The A5 format makes it practical and easy to handle, while the clear and structured layout transforms it into an essential tool for collectors, industry experts, and investors.

Beyond simple cataloging, this book provides: ✔ Updated market estimates
✔ Historical notes for each issuance
✔ Full-color illustrations for easier identification of certificates
✔ Economic insights into the value and significance of each bond

An Essential Guide for Collectors and Investors

In the Italian scripophily landscape, this publication fills a crucial gap. Anyone involved in buying, cataloging, and evaluating historical certificates will find Nicotera’s catalog an invaluable reference, built on a meticulous analysis of the most significant issuances.