Papal lira
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The lira was the currency of the Papal States between 1866 and 1870. It was subdivided into 20 soldi, each of 5 centesimi.
Quick Facts lira pontificia (Italian), Unit ...
lira pontificia (Italian) | |
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Unit | |
Nickname | franc |
Denominations | |
Subunit | |
1⁄20 | soldo (s.) |
1⁄100 | centesimo (c.) |
Coins | c.1, s.1⁄2, s.1, s.2, s.4, s.5, s.10 L.1, L.2, L.2+1⁄2, L.5 |
Rarely used | L.10, L.20, L.50, L.100 |
Demographics | |
Official user(s) | Papal States |
Unofficial user(s) | France Italy Switzerland Belgium Monaco Andorra |
Issuance | |
Mint | Papal Mint |
Valuation | |
Pegged with | French franc |
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete. |
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