Coin Identifier
200 Lire (Commemorative for FAO)
200 Lire

200 Lire (Commemorative for FAO)

Italy · 1980

Small, gold-colored coin featuring a stylized old sailing ship (a caravel) on the waves on the reverse, with the text 'VALORIZZAZIONE DELLA DONNA' (Empowerment of Women). The obverse features a woman's head facing right.

Country
Italy
Year
1980
Denomination
200 Lire
Metal
Bronzital (Copper-Aluminum alloy)

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Overview

Small, gold-colored coin featuring a stylized old sailing ship (a caravel) on the waves on the reverse, with the text 'VALORIZZAZIONE DELLA DONNA' (Empowerment of Women). The obverse features a woman's head facing right.

Historical significance

This coin was a commemorative issue released in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It specifically promotes the role and empowerment of women in agriculture and development, which was a significant social theme of the era.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 USD

Care & preservation

Handle the coin by its edges to prevent fingerprints. Store in a cool, dry place inside a non-PVC coin holder or sleeve. Do not clean or polish the coin, as this can permanently damage its surfaces and significantly reduce its value to collectors.