6 coin set made in these countries: Ireland (Éire), Airlann.
Coins picked from these periods: Republic 1937-Date
Range of coin dates: 1969 - 1990.
The product will have these denominations: 1/2 Penny, 1 Penny, 2 Pence, 5 Pence, 10 Pence, 50 Pence.
Some of the coins may be changed with a similar catalog number. A full list of catalog numbers: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24.
The product may be slightly different from the photos. Each product has different dates. Please pay attention, these currencies were in general circulation for many years. The coins may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Coin type: Standard circulated coins
Currency: Pound / Irish Pound
Metal compositions: Bronze, Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin), Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Western Europe
Denomination: 1/2 Penny, 1 Penny, 2 Pence, 5 Pence, 10 Pence, 50 Pence
Value: ½ Penny, 1 Penny, 2 Pence, 5 Pence, 10 Pence, 50 Pence
Type: Standard Circulation Coins
Year: 1969 - 1990
Diameter: 17.14, 20.32, 25.9, 23.6, 28.5, 30 mm.
Thickness: 1.15, 1.47, 1.8, 1.7, 2, 2.40 mm.
Weight: 42.91 g.
Shape: Round, Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Mint: Royal Mint
Mint location: Irish Mint, Dublin, Ireland (1976-Date), Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-Date)
Obverse: Irish Harp With The Country Name To The Left And The Date To The Right, Irish Harp, Irish Harp With The Country Name To The Left And The Year To The Right, Irish Harp With The Date To The Right And The Country Name To The Left., Irish Harp With The Date To The Right And The Country Name To The Left
Obverse lettering: Éire 1971, Éire 1976, Éire 1985, Éire 1969, Éire 1977
Obverse translation: Ireland 1971, Ireland, Ireland 1985, Ireland 1969, Ireland 1977
Reverse: Decorative Initial "O" Resembling A Bird, Out Of The "Book Of Kells" And The Denomination Below, Stylized Bird Adapted From An Ornamental Detail In The Book Of Kells, Decorative Initial "U" Resembling A Bird, Out Of The "Book Of Kells" With The Abbreviated Denomination '2P" Above., The Value Above A Bull Facing Right., The Value Below An Atlantic Salmon (Binomial Name: Salmo Salar) Facing Right, Wood Bird Center, Facing Left, Value Above.
Reverse lettering: 1/2 P, 1P, 2P, 5P, 10P, 50P
Reverse translation: 1/2 Penny, 2 Pence, 10 Pence, Pence
Edge: Plain, Reeded
ℹ Themes: Music, Fish, Coat Of Arms, Bird, Allegory, Cow Or Bovine
🐾 Animals: Bull
🐦 Birds: American Woodcock
🐠 Fish: Salmon
🎸 Musical Instruments: Celtic Harp
