Type photo of the 5 lire Dolphin series (1996 specimen in a capsule). Not a 1989 piece.

Italy · 1989 · 5 Lire

1989 5 lire value: common, unless the rudder is inverted

A regular 1989 5 lire Dolphin (2,500,000 coins) is €2–3 uncirculated. The inverted-rudder variety is scarcer: up to €20 uncirculated.

Description of the 5 Lire Dolphin 1989

1989 5 lire Dolphin value, type photo of the series in a capsule — Type photo of the 5 lire Dolphin series (1996 specimen in a capsule). Not a 1989 piece.

The 1989 5 lire belongs to the Dolphin series 1951–2001: rudder obverse, dolphin reverse, Italma, Rome mint R, engraver Giuseppe Romagnoli.

Coin specifications

Country	Italy
Coin type	Circulation coin
Subject	Dolphin
Denomination	5 lire
Year	1989
Catalogue	KM# 92
Engraver	Giuseppe Romagnoli
Mint	Rome
Material	Italma (aluminium alloy)
Diameter	20,20 mm
Thickness	1,40 mm
Weight	1 g
Edge	Smooth
Alignment	Coin alignment (180°)

Mintage and rarity

Year	Mint	Mintage	Notes
1989	Rome	2.500.000	FDC 2–3€
1989	Rome	incluso	Inverted rudder

Market value

What is a 1989 5 lire worth? The regular coin: €2–3 uncirculated. The inverted rudder: about €1 VF, €10 XF, €20 uncirculated.

Turn the coin: if the rudder is not upright relative to the dolphin, it is the variety. Same Dolphin type.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 1989 5 lire worth?

A regular 1989 5 lire Dolphin (2,500,000 coins) is €2–3 uncirculated. The inverted-rudder variety is scarcer: up to €20 uncirculated.

Is the 1989 5 lire Dolphin rare?

The regular 1989 is not. Only the inverted rudder is scarcer.

What is a 1989 5 lire mint-error coin worth?

The inverted rudder reaches €20 uncirculated and about €10 in XF. Check rudder-to-dolphin orientation.

How much is the 1989 5 lire Dolphin worth?

A regular 1989 5 lire Dolphin (2,500,000 coins) is €2–3 uncirculated. The inverted-rudder variety is scarcer: up to €20 uncirculated.

1989 5 lire value in euro?

A regular 1989 5 lire Dolphin (2,500,000 coins) is €2–3 uncirculated. The inverted-rudder variety is scarcer: up to €20 uncirculated.

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