Italy 500 Lire, 1989
1990 World Cup
Information
Country
Italy
Italy
Currency
Lira
(1861 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Lire
Year
1989
Ruler
Republic
(1946–9999)
Composition
Silver (.835) (Copper .165)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11
Diameter (mm)
29.3
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Description
500 Lire from Italy. Issued in 1989. Struck in Silver (.835) (Copper .165). Measures 29.3 mm and weighs 11 g.
- Obverse
- Female head facing left, with the FIFA World Cup trophy in her hair. Below the name of the author. (Italian Republic)
- Reverse
- Geographic map of Italy with twelve stars showing the positions of the cities that host the matches of the World Cup. Behind the map is the Earth sphere. At sides, placed along the rim, are the twelve arms of the cities. (World Football Championship Italy 1990)
- Edge
- Smooth with inscription in relief (Italian Republic)
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