Facts about Lira Coin Jewelry

What Is the Lira?

• The lira (plural lire) served as Italy's currency from 1861 to 2002, when the country switched to the euro.

Coin Designs

• The Italian lira coin has multiple designs. One of the most popular is a bimetallic issue from the 1980s with an attractive female figure on the obverse. This 500 lire coin was worth approximately 25 cents in 2002.

Types of Jewelry

• One can find Italian lira coins in earrings, necklaces and big, bold rings. Multiple coins can be used to form a charm bracelet.

Value

• As the coins are typically worth little, the jewelry's value depends on the metal content of the settings.

Bulgari Coin Jewelry

• Bulgari is known for jewelry that features both ancient and modern coins. In the 1990s, the house used common bimetallic two-toned Italian lira coins to create an attractive and affordable jewelry collection.