 Even when the Lira was legitimate currency, 500 Lira was only worth €0.26.In the United Kingdom and, until 2002, the Republic of Ireland, coin wrappers are not used, instead small plastic bags are provided free of charge at banks which are filled by the customer with the appropriate amount of the same value coin as printed on the bag.When depositing or changing, the bags are weighed at the bank to check they contain the right amount.