Italy is set to mint a special €5 coin in tribute to Raffaella Carrà, the Italian singer, dancer, actress and popular television host, who died in Rome last summer aged 78. The commemorative coin will feature the face of the entertainment legend and is set to go into circulation in Italy in 2023, according to Italian news agency ANSA.

Born in Bologna in 1943, Carrà enjoyed a successful career in show business, acting in numerous movies and earning fame singing, dancing and presenting popular television shows. She also had much success hosting tv shows and releasing records in the Spanish language, making her a star in Spain and South America.