1000 Lire European Union; Reunited Germany Map
| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in bronzital ring | 8.8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1997-2001 |
| Value | 1000 Lire (1000 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in bronzital ring |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
A portion of the globe centered on Europe with thick meridian and parallels outlined. In the inner disc five folded papers are above the map around the border, creating a window in shape of a five-pointed star above the Europe. In the outer ring are the value below, with name of the author right above it, but in the disc. The date is vertical on the left, while the mintmark is at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
9
9
8 R
PERNAZZA
L.1000
Engraver: Uliana Pernazza
Edge
Alternating smooth and milled sections
Comment
This is the second version of the coin of 1000 lire, and have corrected political and geographical boundaries in Europe.It's also the first coin which coinage is ceased due to the incoming introduction of Euro
