Overview
On this page, we go into detail about the first Decimal Irish 2 Pence 1971-1988. Minted at the Currency Centre Dublin mint between the years 1971-1988. The video shown gives an overview of each of the Irish Decimal Coins.
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A little background about the Irish 2 Pence, The Irish 2 Pence was part of the Irish Decimal Coins 1969-2001 coin series of Ireland. Designed by Gabriel Hayes there are two versions of Irish 2 Pence produced between the years 1971 – 2000 at the Currency Centre Dublin mint. A total of 309,818,750 of this version of Irish 2 pence coin were minted.
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Irish 2 Pence Identifying Features
Denomination: 2 Pence
KM Code: KM# 21
Coin Series: Decimal 1969-2001
Years Produced: 1971 – 1988
Known Mintage: 309,818,750
Distribution: Standard Circulation
Mint: Currency Centre Dublin
Design Features
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Themes: Musical Instruments,Stylized Animals
Designer: Gabriel Hayes
Obverse Description: Irish harp
Reverse Description: Stylized bird and value
Mechanical Features
Weight: 7.1200g
Diameter: 25.9mm
Thickness: 1.85 mm
Rim: Raised. Not decorated. Both sides
Shape: Circular
Edge: Plain
Value Table
| Year & Version | Mintage | AG3 | G4 | VG8 | F12 | VF20 | XF40 | AU50 | MS60 | MS63 | Proof | 1971 | 75,500,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $1.00 | $1.20 | – | 1971 Proof | 50,000 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1975 | 20,010,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.40 | $0.60 | – | 1976 | 5,414,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.50 | $0.70 | – | 1978 | 12,000,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.40 | $0.60 | – | 1979 | 32,373,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.40 | $0.60 | – | 1980 | 59,828,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.40 | $0.60 | – | 1982 | 30,435,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.40 | $0.60 | – | 1985 | 14,469,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.40 | $0.60 | – | 1986 | 23,865,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.40 | $0.60 | – | 1986 Proof | 6,750 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1988 | 35,868,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.40 | $0.60 | – |
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