Ireland 1971 1 Pingin and 2 Pingin Coins - Pre Euro Coins Eire 1d 2d

Country Ireland
Type Common coin
Years 1971-1988
Value 2 Pence (0.02 IEP)
Metal Bronze
Weight 7.1 g
Diameter 25.9 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 02-09-2002
References KM# 21, Sp# 6708, Schön# 20
Obverse
Irish harp
Lettering: éire 1971
Reverse
Decorative initial "U" resembling a bird, out of the "Book of Kells"
Lettering: 2P
Engraver: Gabriel Hayes
Edge
Smooth
1971 Mintage 75,500,000
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Ireland
Type Common coin
Years 1971-1988
Value 1 Penny (0.01 IEP)
Metal Bronze
Weight 3.56 g
Diameter 20.32 mm
Thickness 1.47 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 02-09-2002
References KM# 20, Sp# 6709
Obverse
Irish Harp
Lettering: éIRe 1971
Translation: Ireland
Reverse
Stylized bird adapted from an ornamental detail in the book of Kells
Lettering: 1P
Engraver: Gabriel Hayes
Edge
Smooth
Mintage: 1971 100,500,000
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