Ireland (Irish) – Bag 15 Irish Decimal Coins Half Penny to Pound set

$7.78 (-40%)

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Please see this beautiful set of 15 Irish decimal coins beautifully presented in black velvet bag.
This is
perfect as an unusual gift that can’t be bought downtown. This would make a perfect gift for Christmas, St Patricks Day (17th March), Birthdays, Wedding favours
, Fathers & Mothers day and for anyone with connections to Ireland.
This collection has the 15 irish coins from the 1*(Half Penny), 2*(Penny), 2*(5p (small bull) ), 2*(5p (large bull)), 2*(10p Small(Salmon)), 1* (10p Large(Salmon), 1* (20p*(Horse), 1* (50p*(Woodcock), 1* (£1 (Stag)
The Irish Decimal coins were used in Ireland from 1970 to 2002 when the Euro was introduced. There are 10 different coins.
The 1/2p (Halfpenny), 1p (Penny) and 2p (Twopence) have the stylised Celtic style with Celtic know work panels inserted
.
The 5p (Five pence) which came in two sizes for the different years it existed was styled with the bull.
The 10p(Ten pence) which also came in two sizes for the different years it existed was styled with the salmon.
The 20p(Twenty pence) was styled with the horse.
The 50p(Fifty pence) was styled with the woodcock.
The £1 (1 Punt) was styled with the stag.
The coins you are purchasing are in all different conditions & different dates from Fine to almost Uncirculated conditions.
These coins are no longer used in Ireland. Since 2002 we have switched to the Euro and these coins were taken out of circulation. Grab yourself a piece of history.
If you would like any specific dates please let me know and I’ll do my best to provide you with these dates.
If you require more information see on these coins see
http://www.irishcoinage.com/MODCOIN.HTM
Thank you

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