The term 'Former Italian Coins' refers to three different types of currency that were used in Italy before the Euro was adopted. The first is the Lire (4 letters), which was the official currency of Italy from 1861 to 2002. The second is the Liras (5 letters), which was a short-lived currency used in Italy between 1946 and 2001. The third is the Soldi (5 letters), which was a currency used in Italy from the Middle Ages until the 19th century.