These coins are no longer in circulation since Irelands changeover to the Euro in 2002.
Unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.
These coins are no longer in circulation since Irelands changeover to the Euro in 2002.
Unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.
There were an unspecified, but small quantity of 1985 Eire (Irish) 20 Pence coins minted for testing purposes in vending machines, etc.
The majority were recalled and melted down, but a few inevitably escaped the recall and wound up with collectors.
It is currently thought that there may be 5 to 10 coins still in existence, but there are definitely at least four.
Depending on the condition, these escapee 20 Pence coins might fetch anything from £1,000 to £6,000 GBP.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
These coins are no longer in circulation since Irelands changeover to the Euro in 2002.
Unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.
These coins are no longer in circulation since Irelands changeover to the Euro in 2002.
Unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.
Such a coin does not exist.
The first Eire (Irish) 20 Pence coin minted circulation was issued in 1986.
Such a coin does not exist.
The Eire (Irish) 20 Pence coin was first issued for circulation in 1986.
The Eire (Irish) 20 Pence coin was not introduced into the currency until 1986.
Such a coin does not exist.
The Eire (Irish) 20 Pence coin was first introduced into the currency in 1986.
Such a coin does not exist. The Eire (Irish) 10 Pence coin was first introduced into the currency in 1969.
All years of issue of the Eire 20 Pence coin are identical. See the link below.
Such a coin does not exist. Decimal currency was not introduced until 1971, including the 2 Pence coin.
It is a Woodcock.
All Eire (Irish) 50 Pence coins were made from a copper-nickel alloy.
Zero. No Eire (Irish) 10 Pence coin has ever contained any silver, they are made from a copper-nickel alloy.
Eire is the Irish name for Ireland. 5p refers to a 5 Pence coin.
The value of the copper in a 2 Pence coin would be significantly less then 10% of the face value of the coin at the time the coin was minted. Today, it might be a little more, about 0.2 Pence.
Please check that date again. Ireland (Eire in Gaelic) did not use decimal denomination coins until 1970, and in any case, the country was under British rule in 1861 so a coin from that date would not have its inscriptions in Gaelic. Look at the coin again"Eire" is read while it is at the top of the coin. If you rotate the coin so that the numbers are at the top you will see that the date is actually "1981". The Irish (or Eire) 50 Pence coin was not introduced into the currency until 1970.
The Eire (Irish) 10 Pence coin was first issued in 1969 and last issued in 2000. It was made from an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
The Eire (Irish) 20 Pence coin minted from 1986 to 2000, is made from a nickel/bronze alloy and are not plated. Any discolouration (browning or yellowing) will most likely be due to light tarnishing of the coin.
Such a coin does not exist. The last Eire (Irish) Halfcrown was issued in 1967. The Halfcrown was withdrawn and demonetised after the introduction of decimal currency in 1971.