I have some Italian lira coins that I inherited from my grandfather. I'm wondering if these coins are made of silver. I've heard that some old coins were made with silver, so I'm curious if these Italian lira coins are too.
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    CryptoTitaness
    Fri Nov 22 2024
   
  
    The currency denominations discussed include 50, 1 lira, 2 lire, 5 lire, 10 lire, and 20 lire.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    GinsengBoostPowerBoost
    Thu Nov 21 2024
   
  
    In the year 1863, a significant change was made to the silver coins below 5 lire.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    CloudlitWonder
    Thu Nov 21 2024
   
  
    The lowest four denominations, namely 50, 1 lira, 2 lire, and 5 lire, were minted in copper.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    SarahWilliams
    Thu Nov 21 2024
   
  
    The silver content of these coins was reduced from 90% to 83.5%.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    SeoulSerenitySeekerPeace
    Thu Nov 21 2024
   
  
    The highest denominations, 10 lire and 20 lire, were made of gold.