Neapolitan lira
The currency was issued by Joachim Murat, who claimed the title of "King of the Two Sicilies" but only controlled the mainland part of the kingdom.It was subdivided into 100 centesimi (singular: centesimo) and was equal to the Italian lira and French franc.It replaced the piastra, which circulated again following the restoration of Bourbon rule.Coins were issued in denominations of 3, 5 and 10 centesimi, ½, 1, 2, 5, 20 and 40 lire.All the coins bore the head of name Joachim Murat and his adopted Italian name, "Gioacchino Napoleone".