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1 Pound Millennium Punt; Silver Piedfort
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 Punt) (1 IEP) |
| Currency | Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 9 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#23985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Boat with long oars two stars above
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering:
£1
MILLENNIUM
Edge
Sunken alternating lines and dots (milled and engrailed)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pound (Millennium Punt; Silver Piedfort) 2000 from Ireland is that it was minted to commemorate the millennium year and features a unique design that showcases Ireland's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features an image of the Irish harp, which is a symbol of Ireland's national identity, while the reverse side depicts a stylized design of the ancient Celtic spiral motif found in Newgrange, a prehistoric monument in County Meath, Ireland. The use of the silver piedfort technique gives the coin a distinctive look and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 95000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound (Millennium Punt; Silver Piedfort) 2000 coin.
