500 Lire (International Year of Peace) 1986 front 500 Lire (International Year of Peace) 1986 back
500 Lire (International Year of Peace) 1986 photo
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500 Lire International Year of Peace

1986 year
Silver (.835) 11 g 29.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1986
Value
500 Lire (500&nbspITL)
Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
11 g
Diameter
29.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#12025
Rarity index
34%

Reverse

A big and old olive tree (worldwide recognized as symbol of peace) divides date and mintmark at sides. Value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ANNO INTERNAZIONALE DELLA PACE
1986 R
S. GROSSI
L 500

Translation: International Year of Peace

Engraver: Sergio Grossi

Edge

Lettering in relief (the word "peace" in different languages)

Script: Latin

Lettering: PACE FRIEDEN PEACE PAIX EIPHNH PAZ

Interesting fact

The 500 Lire (International Year of Peace) 1986 coin from Italy made of Silver (.835) weighing 11 g is a unique coin that was minted to commemorate the International Year of Peace, which was declared by the United Nations in 1986. The coin features a dove on one side, which is a symbol of peace, and the other side features the coat of arms of Italy. The coin was not circulated and was only available for purchase as a collector's item. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and peace-themed collectibles.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986 R 19406 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (International Year of Peace) 1986 coin.