1 Pound Millennium

2000 year


Copper-nickel	10 g	31.1 mm

Description

Issuer	Ireland
Period	Republic (1937-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	2000
Value	1 Pound (1 Punt) (1&nbspIEP)
Currency	Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	10 g
Diameter	31.1 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	9 February 2002
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#32222
Rarity index	16%

Reverse

Cross within stylized ancient ship with long oars, two stars above. The ship was designed after a gold boat found in 1896 in Northern Ireland, the Broighter Hoard, currently in the National Museum in Dublin.

Script: Latin

Lettering: £1 MILLENNIUM

Edge

Sunken alternating lines and dots (milled and engrailed)

Comment

See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broighter_Gold for the ship design.

Mint set KM#9 with Millennium coin.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 1 Pound (Millennium) 2000 from Ireland made of Copper-nickel weighing 10g is that it features a unique design that represents the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Irish harp, which is a symbol of Ireland's national identity and is often featured in Irish folklore and mythology. The reverse side of the coin features a design that represents the country's transition into the new millennium, with a stylized depiction of a Celtic knot that represents the connection between the past, present, and future. The coin's design is a nod to Ireland's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to preserving its history and traditions for future generations.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2000	5000000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound (Millennium) 2000 coin.