| Issuer | Italy |
| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| 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#125 |
| Obverse description | The face of a woman with oriental features merges with the Olympic torch, whose flame has the shape of a dragon. Next to the torch, at right is the big Star of the Republic Star. Engraver`s name below |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
COLANERI (Translation: Italian Republic Colaneri) |
| Reverse description | Circular design composed of two female gymnasts, the five Olympic circles and two olive branches, with a Korean decoration in center. Date and mintmark are at sides, and the value at the bottom. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | R 1988
L.500
* XXIV OLIMPIADE DI SEUL * (Translation: 1988 R 500 Lire XXIV (Summer) Olympics Seoul) |
| Edge | Lettering in relief |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | 1988 R - - 70 000 1988 R - Proof - 13 000 |
| Catalog ID | 3680198490 |
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