Welcome!This listing is for the coin type shown in the photographs. This coin is from The Republic of Italy - KM#111 - Italian 500 Lira Coin - Plaza - Bi-Metal - 25.8 mm., 1 coin dated from 1982R to 1995RGreat gift Idea!Please look at both sides of the coin to determine quality & confirm coin type, denomination, mint mark & value.100% Authentic Italian CoinWords of the dayBronzitalBronzital is a copper alloy created by the Italians for the purpose of minting coins. The desired characteristic are an attractive goldcoloredmetal that is shiny and less prone to oxidation. Bronzital consists of 92% copper, 6% aluminum and 2 % nickel. These coins have bronzital centers. The rings are acmonital.
AcmonitalAcmonital is also a metal alloy created by the Italians for the purpose of creating coins. The desired characteristics are a bright shiny silver color that is less prone to oxidation. The 1940's 20 Centesimi to the 2 Lire coins were made of this material. Acmonital consists of varying amounts of iron, nickel, chromium and vanadium. Essentially it is a Stainless Steel. The ferromagnetic properties of the metal can be reduced to near zero by altering theamountof nickel used in the process. That is why some of the 1940 Italian coins are magnetic and others are not.Truly Fascinating!
Coin SizeItalian 500 Lire Coin - 25.8 mm. Fitscomfortablyin a 26.5 mm. ( US Small Dollar ) Coin Holder

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