1971 Ireland Eire 2 Penny coin. Irish Harp AU
Features
| Issuer | Ireland  |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1971-1988 |
| Value | 2 Pence (2 Pingine) (0.02 IEP) |
| Currency | Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 9 February 2002 |
| Number | N# 952 |
| References | KM# 21, Sp# 6708, Schön# 20 |
Obverse
Irish harp with the country name to the left and the year to the right
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering: éire 1985
Translation: Ireland 1985
Reverse
Decorative initial "U" resembling a bird, out of the "Book of Kells" with the abbreviated denomination '2P" above.
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering: 2P
Unabridged legend: 2 Pingine
Translation: 2 Pence
Engraver: Gabriel Hayes
Edge
Plain
Mints
| Irish Mint, Dublin, Ireland (1976-date) | |
| Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date) |
Comments
Of the coins dated 1979, 12,000,000 were struck by Royal Mint with the remainder by the Irish Mint.