Ireland Coins
Irish numismatics has a rich history that reflects the country's political and economic changes. Ireland currently uses the euro as its official currency, having been part of the Eurozone since its introduction in 2002. However, the island's monetary history is much more extensive and fascinating.
Ireland's monetary history
Before adopting the euro, Ireland used the Irish pound, which was in circulation from 1928 to 2002. This currency replaced the British pound sterling after the country's independence. For centuries, Ireland used a variety of currencies, including the Hiberno-Nordic penny in medieval times and coins issued by the Irish lords during the British colonial period.
Numismatic milestones
Among the highlights of Irish numismatic milestones was the series of animal coins, issued between 1928 and 1968, which featured designs of local fauna such as salmon and deer. Another important milestone was the introduction of decimal coinage in 1971, which simplified the monetary system. In addition, Ireland has produced numerous commemorative coins over the years, celebrating historical events and important cultural figures in the country.
| Country | Ireland |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro (EUR) |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Dublin |
| ISO2 | IE |
| ISO3 | IRL |
| Catalogued coins | 488 |
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Ancient coins of Ireland
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Ireland.
Irish Pound Euro 2002-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Ireland coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
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15 euro (80th anniversary of the birth of Irish music icon Luke Kelly)
15 euro (1500 years of the death of St. Bridget)
10 euro (Christ Church Cathedral)
1/4 penny
1/2 penny
1 penny
3 pence
6 pence
1 shilling
2 shillings / 1 florin
2 1/2 shillings
1/4 penny
1/2 penny
1 penny
3 pence
3 pence
6 pence
6 pence
1 shilling
1 shilling
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