The first Eire Punt (One Pound) coin was minted in 1990, the last was minted in 2000.
The Euro is used there now. The punt is no longer legal tender. Euro coins minted in Ireland will have Éire on them.
1990 was the first year of issue of the Eire (Irish) One Punt (One Pound) coin.
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.
There was no 1939 Eire (Irish) Penny minted.
There were no Eire (Irish) 1957 Shillings minted.
Éire is the Irish word for Ireland, and a Punt was an old currency of Ireland. prior to the euro.
The last Eire (Irish) Florin (Two Shillings) was minted in 1968. They circulated side by side with the equivalent larger 10 Pence coin until 1994 when they progressively withdrawn from circulation.
The Eire (Irish) Punt (Pound) coin was first issued in 1990.
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.
1978 coins are usually minted in late 1977 or early 1978 for release in 1978.
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.
No. All circulating Eire Punts (One Pound coins) were made from a copper-nickel alloy.