The Listing Is For A 1968 Irish Penny Coin

The Coin You Will Receive Will Be Similar To The Ones Shown In The Photos

Information about the one penny coin

Part of the pre-decimal “Barnyard” series

First issued in 1928, last struck in 1968, it ceased to be legal tender on 31st December 1971

The Penny was the second largest denomination of the pre-decimal Irish pound, worth 1/240 of a pound or 1/12 of a shilling. 

The coin measured 1.215 inches (30.9mm) in diameter and weighed 9.45grams. The bronze coin was made up of 95.5% copper, 3% tin and 1.5% zinc

The reverse of the penny was designed by artist Percy Metcalfe. It featured a hen and five chicks and the coin's Irish name. 

The obverse featured the Irish harp. From 1928 to 1937 the date was split either side of the harp with the name saorstát éireann circling around. 

From 1938 to 1968 the inscription changed to éire on the left of the harp and the date on the right

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