Coin Identifier
500 Lire (Bimetallic)
500 Lire (L. 500)

500 Lire (Bimetallic)

Italy · 1982-2001 (Specific year illegible due to image blur)

A circular bimetallic coin featuring a gold-colored center and a silver-colored outer ring. The side shown (reverse) commonly features the wings of a bird, a figure of a person, or architectural elements surrounded by ears of wheat and the denomination in braille.

Country
Italy
Year
1982-2001 (Specific year illegible due to image blur)
Denomination
500 Lire (L. 500)

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Overview

A circular bimetallic coin featuring a gold-colored center and a silver-colored outer ring. The side shown (reverse) commonly features the wings of a bird, a figure of a person, or architectural elements surrounded by ears of wheat and the denomination in braille.

Historical significance

This was the world's first modern bimetallic coin for circulation, introduced to combat the high rate of inflation in Italy. It featured innovative security measures for its time, including the use of two different metals and braille lettering for the visually impaired.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 USD (Depending on condition and specific year; common circulation value is low)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing as it can strip the coin's original surface luster and reduce collector value. Use a PVC-free plastic holder or flip for long-term storage.

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