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50 Lire

🇮🇹 Italy · 50 Lire · 1861–1999
Regular
Weight4.5 g
Diameter19.2 mm
MintmarkR
Mintage 55,000,000 Proof issues: 8,500
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionCopper-nickel
DesignerLaura Cretara
ReferenceKM# 183
Collector's Key World IDCKW-ITA-1307

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1999 Italy 50 Lire coins were minted?
55,000,000 were struck (Proof issues: 8,500).
What is a 1999 Italy 50 Lire made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 4.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1999 Italy 50 Lire?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1999 Italy 50 Lire a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.