20 Lire Italian Marengo 1861-1897

The gold “Marengo Italiano” was coined by the Italian Mint from 1861 to 1897.

The Italian Marenghi have King Vittorio Emanuele II or King Umberto I on the obverse, on the reverse the Savoy coat of arms surrounded by the Annunziata collar with laurel branches.

The Italian Marengo, the Swiss Marengo, the French Marengo, the Austrian Marengo and the Belgian Marengo were coined during the Latin Monetary Union for the free circulation in Europe of national currencies having the same value.

Investing by buying gold coins allows you to better divide your investment in order to have your money at any time. The small size of the gold coins make them easily transportable.

The Italian Marengo d’oro in Italy is exempt from VAT.

Diameter: 21,20 mm
Gross weight: 6,45 g
Alloy (carats): 21,6 carats
Title (thousandths): 0,9000
Pure gold content:
• 5,80 grams
• 0,1867 troy ounces
Years of minting: 1861 – 1897
Mint: Italian
The representation of the King of Italy can represent both Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I.