From Estate Collection
Ireland - Irish Eire 16 coins total, Descriptions per Numista
1969 5 pence
Obverse
Irish harp with the date to the right and the country name to the left.
Reverse
The value above a bull facing right.
Composition: Copper-nickel
Currency | Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001) |
1971 2 pence (non-magnetic) (2 coins)
Obverse
Irish harp with the country name to the left and the year to the right
Reverse
Decorative initial "U" resembling a bird, out of the "Book of Kells" with the denomination above
Composition: Bronze
1971 1pence (5 coins)
Obverse - Irish Harp
Reverse - Stylized bird adapted from an ornamental detail in the book of Kells
Composition | Bronze |
1971 1/2 pence (2 coins)
Obverse: Irish harp with the country name to the left and the date to the right Reverse - Decorative initial "O" resembling a bird, out of the "Book of Kells" and the denomination below Composition: Bronze |
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Euro Coins introduced in 2002 (6 coins)
2002 10 cent euro coin (2 coins)
The Celtic harp, a traditional symbol of Ireland, with the country name to the left, the date to the right, and the 12 stars of Europe around the rim
Composition | Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) |
2002 2 cents euro (3 coins)
The Celtic harp, a traditional symbol of Ireland, is accompanied with the inscription "éire", the Irish word for Ireland. Around twelve five-pointed stars representing the European Union.
Composition | Copper plated steel |
2002 1 cent euro coin
Composition | Copper plated steel |