© Nikos Stamatiou
© Nikos Stamatiou
10 000 Lire 1998 World Cup
1998 year| Silver (.835) | 22 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 10 000 Lire (10 000 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
A soccer ball with stylized elements of the soccer stadium and decorations of the Eiffel Tower. At the left the date and the value on three lines, while above the mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAMPIONATO MONDIALE DI CALCIO * FRANCIA
R
1998
LIRE
10.000
Translation: World Football Championship * France
Engraver: Maurizio Soccorsi
Edge
Alternating reeded and smooth section
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Italy's hosting of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which took place from June 11 to July 12, 1998. The coin features an image of a soccer player in action on one side and the Italian coat of arms on the other. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for both coin collectors and soccer fans.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 R | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Lire (1998 World Cup) 1998 coin.
