500 Lire Fight against Cancer
1989 year| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Symbols of scientific research applied to medicine: a microscope, a hand holding a scalpel, and so on. Above the date with the mintmark, below the value and the name of the engraver.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LOTTA CONTRO IL CANCRO
1989 R
LIRE 500
DRIUTTI
Translation: Fight against Cancer
Engraver: Eugenio Driutti
Edge
Lettering in relief
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA
Translation: Italian Republic
Interesting fact
The 500 Lire (Fight against Cancer) coin from Italy, minted in 1989, has a unique feature - it contains a small amount of Copper (.165) in addition to the primary metal, Silver (.835). This combination of metals gives the coin a distinctive color and makes it stand out from other coins made of pure Silver.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 R | 7598 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Fight against Cancer) 1989 coin.
