Irish Pre-Euro Coin Collection - 8 Coins Including 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p - Éire

This listing includes 8 Irish decimal coins from before Ireland adopted the Euro in 2002.

Details:

These coins represent Irish history and heritage, feature iconic Irish designs including the Celtic harp and various native animals.

Perfect for coin collectors, those with Irish heritage, or anyone interested in European numismatics.

Description:

(2) Republic of Ireland (Eire) 50 Pence (50p) coins.

Design:

* seven-sided, cupronickel coins.

• Eurasian woodcock in flight, designed by Percy Metcalfe.

This design was originally used on pre-decimal farthing coins starting in 1928.

• Obverse: Shows the Irish harp (cláirseach) with the word "éire" and the year.

• Years Shown: One coin is dated 1975 and the other is 1996.

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2 Ireland Silver-Tone 1 Punt (£1) Coins - 1990 & 1994 - Red Deer Stag / Harp

• Composition: Copper-nickel.

• Status: These coins were demonetized in 2002 upon the adoption of the Euro.

Estimated Value $5

• 1990 "First Year" Bonus: The 1990 coin was the very first year the Punt was issued to replace the £1 note.

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(2) 10 Pence Coins - 1993 & 1994

Two pre-euro 10 pence coins featuring the iconic salmon design with “10p” denomination.

The Reverse shows the Celtic harp with “éire” (Ireland) and the years 1993, 1994

Composition: Cupro-nickel

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Rare Irish 2 Pence (2p) coin, featuring a stylized Celtic bird design.

Composition: Copper plated

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1998 Ireland 5 Pence Coin - Small Type - Bull & Harp Design - Éire 5p