500 Lire - Bank of Italy Centennial (1993)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 160 |
| Weight (g) | 6.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Bronze center in Steel ring |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 2002-02-28 |
Obverse
Engraved by Laura Cretara
Lettering:
REPUBLICA ITALIANA
REPUBLICA ITALIANA
Reverse
Engraved by Orietta Rossi
Lettering:
CENTENARIO DELLA BANCA D'ITALIA
1893 1993
L.500
Description:
Monogram within design divides dates within circle, denomination below.
CENTENARIO DELLA BANCA D'ITALIA
1893 1993
L.500
Description:
Monogram within design divides dates within circle, denomination below.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1993) R | 90,000,000 | Very Common | |
| ND (1993) R | 8,500 | Proof | Common |


