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1 Penny non-magnetic
| Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) | 3.56 g | 20.32 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1988 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1 Pingin) (0.01 IEP) |
| Currency | Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 20.32 mm |
| Thickness | 1.47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 9 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Stylized bird adapted from an ornamental detail in the book of Kells
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1P
Designer: Gabriel Hayes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1971-1988 Irish 1 Penny coin is that it was the last coin to feature the traditional Irish harp design, which had been used on Irish coins for centuries. The harp was replaced by a new design featuring a stylized image of a hare in 1988.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 38164000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 25746000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 21766000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 86712000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 54189000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 19242000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 6750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 56722000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny (non-magnetic) 1971-1988 coin.
