500 Lire European Parliament Elections
1999 year| Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring | 6.8 g | 25.8 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
A ballot box with stars in which are entering stars instead of ballot papers. Below the flags of the European Union divides the years of the anniversary at both sides and below the date. A schematic representation of the Parliament seats in shape of a sail is between the box and the flag. In the outer ring the legend and the value. Name of the author on the rim of the ring in the inner disc.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
R L.500
1979 1999
13 GIUGNO
L. DE SIMONI
ELEZIONI DEL PARLAMENTO EUROPEO
Translation:
500 Lire R
1979 1999
June 13
L. De Simoni
Elections of European Parliament
Engraver: Luciana De Simoni
Edge
Alternating smooth and reeded segments
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the European Parliament elections in 1999, which was a significant event in the history of the European Union. The coin's design features the European Parliament's emblem, which symbolizes the union's values of unity, freedom, and democracy. Additionally, the coin's bimetallic composition, with a bronzital center in an acmonital ring, makes it stand out from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 R | 8500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (European Parliament Elections) 1999 coin.
