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Éire is the Irish word for Ireland, and a Punt was an old currency of Ireland. prior to the euro.

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"Punt" is the Irish word for "Pound".

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Is an Eire 1990 One Punt coin fake?

1990 was the first year of issue of the Eire (Irish) One Punt (One Pound) coin.


When was the last Eire Punt minted?

The first Eire Punt (One Pound) coin was minted in 1990, the last was minted in 2000.


When was the Irish Pound brought into circulation?

The Eire (Irish) Punt (Pound) coin was first issued in 1990.


What is the value of a 1990 Eire Punt coin?

An Eire (Irish) cupro-nickel Punt (One Pound) coin, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.


Who collects Eire Punt coins in the US?

The Eire "Punt" (One Pound coin) is probably not a coin of any great interest to collectors unless they are "Mint Uncirculated" or "Proof" coins, or a part of a "Mint Uncirculated" or "Proof" year set. They were minted in 6 years from 1990 to 2000 and are no longer in circulation since Irelands changeover to the Euro in 2002.


What is the value of a 2000 Eire Millennium Punt?

An Eire (Irish) 2000 cupro-nickel Punt (One Pound)(Millennium), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP. An Eire (Irish) 2000 silver Punt (One Pound)(Millennium)(Proof piedfort), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £35 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.


Is a Eire 1990 one punt coin fake or real but cant be used?

It would be a real coin. Éire is the official name for Ireland in the Irish language, so it is a coin from Ireland.


What does the punnn word mean on an Eire coin?

It is a little difficult to make out, but the word is "pingin", Irish for Penny. Punt is the Irish word for used for the currency in Ireland prior to the Euro, and would be seen on The £1 coin.


Is an Eire coin dated 1963 worth anything?

an eire coin depending on denomination and condition can be worth 25 cents to $25.


What is the value of a 1909 Eire 10 Pence?

Such a coin does not exist. The Eire (Irish) 10 Pence coin was first introduced into the currency in 1969.


Which country is known as eire and uses the punt as currency?

Éire is the official name of Ireland in the Irish language. It has not used the punt as its currency since the introduction of the Euro in 2002.


What does eire 5p mean?

Eire is the Irish name for Ireland. 5p refers to a 5 Pence coin.