Vintage Preowned Repvbblica Italiana Bimetallic 500 Lire Coin Pendant by Laura Cretara 14K Bale

From the Italian Republic, this coin's design was minted between 1982 and 2001. It was one of the world's first circulating bimetallic coins. Italy officially stopped using the Lira when the country transitioned to the Euro. It's an authentic government-minted piece, but it can no longer be spent at shops or exchanged at banks for face value. Gemstone: Authentic out-of-circulation coins are popular for vintage fashion pieces, upcycling, and creating heirloom jewelry. There are Braille dots along the top of the outer silver-colored ring. Italy has always been progressive in fashion and apparently money too! Stamped 14K with an 'F' in a circle, Italy's regulatory stamp.