500 Lire (1982 - 2001)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 111 |
| Weight (g) | 6.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Bronze center in Steel ring |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 2002-02-28 |
Obverse
Engraved by Laura Cretara
Lettering:
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
CRETARA
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
CRETARA
Reverse
Engraved by Laura Cretara
Lettering:
⠨⠇⠄⠼⠑⠚⠚⠄
R 1985
L.500
⠨⠇⠄⠼⠑⠚⠚⠄
R 1985
L.500
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 R | 162,026,000 | Very Common | |
| 1983 R | 138,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1984 R | 162,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1985 R | 162,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1985 R | 20,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1986 R | 165,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1986 R | 17,500 | Proof | Common |
| 1987 R | 200,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1987 R | 1,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1988 R | 142,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1988 R | 9,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1989 R | 155,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1989 R | 9,250 | Proof | Common |
| 1990 R | 130,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1990 R | 9,400 | Proof | Common |
| 1991 R | 140,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1991 R | 11,400 | Proof | Common |
| 1992 R | 150,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1992 R | 9,500 | Proof | Common |
| 1995 R | 110,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1995 R | 7,960 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1999 R | Proof | Unknown | |
| 2000 R | 61,400 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2000 R | 10,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2001 R | 100,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2001 R | 10,000 | Proof | Not Common |