| Issuer | Italy |
| Year | 1989 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Dimensions | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Maurizio Soccorsi |
| In circulation to | 28 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | KM#134 |
| Obverse description | Female head facing left, with the FIFA World Cup trophy in her hair. Below the name of the author. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBBLICA ITALIANA (Translation: Italian Republic) |
| Reverse description | Geographic map of Italy with twelve stars showing the positions of the cities that host the matches of the World Cup. Behind the map is the Earth sphere. At sides, placed along the rim, are the twelve arms of the cities. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1989 R
L 500
MONDIALI DI CALCIO 1990 (Translation: World Football Championship Italy 1990) |
| Edge | Smooth with inscription in relief |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | 1989 R - - 88 000 1989 R - Proof - 28 000 |
| Catalog ID | 5495391490 |
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