| Issuer | Italy |
| Year | 1990 |
| 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) | Maria Carmela Colaneri |
| In circulation to | 28 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | KM#140 |
| Obverse description | Inside a circle left profile of Columbus with over a geometrical composition with the astrolabe, the wind rose and the geographic profiles of the Americas. Author`s name on lower right of profile. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | + REPVBBLICA ITALIANA +
COLANERI (Translation: Italian Republic) |
| Reverse description | Representation of an astrolabe and a caravel in a double circle. Value and date are on the horizontal diameter. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | V CENTENARIO DELLA
SCOPERTA DELL` AMERICA
L.500
1990
R (Translation: V Centenary of the Discovery of America) |
| Edge | Lettering in relief |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | 1990 R - - 75 000 1990 R - Proof - 25 000 |
| Catalog ID | 2753028430 |
| Comments |
