Overview
On this page, we will tell you all about the second Decimal Irish Penny 1990-2000. Minted between the years 1990-2000. 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 1990 – 2000 at the Currency Centre Dublin mint. In total 581,974,000 of these coins were minted.
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Identifying Features
Denomination: Penny
KM Code: KM# 20a
Coin Series: Decimal 1969-2001
Years Produced: 1990 – 2000
Known Mintage: 581,974,000
Distribution: Standard Circulation
Mint: Currency Centre Dublin
Design Features
Themes: Birds, Musical Instruments, Stylized Animals
Designer: Gabriel Hayes
Obverse Description: Irish harp
Reverse Description: Stylized bird and value
Mechanical Features
Weight: 3.5600g
Diameter: 20.3mm
Thickness: 1.65 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 | 1988 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1990 | 65,099,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.20 | $0.20 | – | 1992 | 25,643,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.20 | $0.20 | – | 1993 | 10,000,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.20 | $0.20 | – | 1994 | 45,800,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.20 | $0.20 | – | 1995 | 70,836,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.20 | $0.20 | – | 1996 | 190,092,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.20 | $0.20 | – | 1998 | 40,744,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.20 | $0.20 | – | 2000 | 133,760,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.10 | – | $0.20 | $0.20 | – |
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