Éire is the Irish word for Ireland, and a Punt was an old currency of Ireland. prior to the euro.
The first Eire Punt (One Pound) coin was minted in 1990, the last was minted in 2000.
Ireland
1990 was the first year of issue of the Eire (Irish) One Punt (One Pound) coin.
The Irish pound, officially known as the Punt.
The Irish pound, officially known as the Punt.
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.
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.
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.
It would be a real coin. Éire is the official name for Ireland in the Irish language, so it is a coin from Ireland.
The Punt or Irish Pound, subdivided into 100 pennies.