Overview
On this page, we will tell you all about the first Decimal Irish Penny. Minted 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 Penny Coin, The Penny was part of the Irish Decimal Coins 1969-2001 coin series of Ireland. Designed by Gabriel Hayes. Produced between the years 1971 -1988 at the Currency Centre Dublin mint. In total 459,731,750 of these coins were minted.
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Identifying Features
Denomination: Penny
KM Code: KM# 20
Coin Series: Decimal 1969-2001
Years Produced: 1971 – 1988
Known Mintage: 459,731,750
Distribution: Standard Circulation
Mint: Currency Centre Dublin
Design Features
Themes: Animals (Fauna),Birds,Musical Instruments,Seals (Emblems),Stylized Animals
Designer: Gabriel Hayes
Obverse Description: Irish harp
Reverse Description: Stylized bird and value
Mechanical Features
Weight: 3.5600g
Diameter: 20.3mm
Thickness: 1.52 mm
Rim: Raised. Not decorated. Both sides
Shape: Circular
Edge: Plain
Penny Values
| Year & Version | Mintage | AG3 | G4 | VG8 | F12 | VF20 | XF40 | AU50 | MS60 | MS63 | Proof | 1971 | 100,500,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.30 | $0.40 | – | 1971 Proof | 50,000 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1974 | 10,000,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.40 | $0.50 | – | 1975 | 10,000,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.40 | $0.50 | – | 1976 | 38,164,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.30 | $0.40 | – | 1978 | 25,746,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.30 | $0.40 | – | 1979 | 21,766,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.30 | $0.40 | – | 1980 | 86,712,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.30 | $0.40 | – | 1982 | 54,189,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.30 | $0.40 | – | 1985 | 19,242,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.30 | $0.40 | – | 1986 | 36,584,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.30 | $0.40 | – | 1986 Proof | 6,750 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1988 | 56,772,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.30 | $0.40 | – |
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This purpose of this website is to educate and entertain, All values shown are a guideline only and should not be used for any means of financial investment or speculation, as with all things values may fluctuate depending on demand and scarcity, we strongly advise that all information on this website is used as it was intended – for entertainment purposes. The information relating to coins is sourced from many places such as NGC, PCGS and The Irish Central Bank.
