| Issuer | Italy |
| Year | 1992 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Dimensions | 32 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Maria Carmela Colaneri |
| In circulation to | 28 February 2002 |
| Reference(s) | KM#154 |
| Obverse description | Female head, representing Italy, with stylized floral and faunal elements in her hair is inserted in a square, symbol of protection. Name of the author below the base of the square, to the right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBBLICA · ITALIANA
COLANERI (Translation: Italian Republic) |
| Reverse description | Stylized protected animals and plants inserted in a square, right as in obverse. Outside the square there are four triangular symbols in cardinal positions, representing the four vital elements: fire, water, air and earth. At sides the mintmark (left) and the date (right). Value below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | R 1992 L. 500 |
| Edge | `R.I.` repeated 3 times between stars and laurel |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | 1992 R - - 43 000 1992 R - Proof - 8 500 |
| Catalog ID | 4970154130 |
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