King Umberto I of Italy reigned from 1878-1900, and during his reign significant changes occurred in the Italian coinage. In 1878, even before his coronation, he introduced the Italian lira, which has been the official currency of Italy ever since. The lira was divided into 100 centesimos and minted in gold, silver and bronze coins. In 1880, the Italian gold 100 lira began to be minted, bearing the portrait of the king and the inscription "Regno d'Italia". In 1883, the Italian silver 20 lira , on which the portrait of the king and the inscription "Regno d'Italia" can be seen. In 1885, the Italian silver 10 lira, on which the portrait of the king and the inscription "Regno d'Italia" can be read. In 1890, the Italian bronze 1 centesimo, on which the portrait of the king and the inscription "Regno d'Italia". In 1895 the Italian bronze 2 centesimos with the portrait of the king and the inscription "Regno d'Italia". In 1897 the Italian bronze 5 centesimos with the king his portrait and the inscription "Regno d'Italia". In 1899, the Italian bronze 10 centesimo began to be minted, on which the portrait of the king and the inscription "Regno d'Italia" can be seen. King Umberto was assassinated in 1900, and during his reign minted coins are now rare and have significant collector value.