1 Punt / 1 Pound


Copper-nickel	10 g	31.1 mm

Description

Issuer	Ireland
Period	Republic (1937-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1990-2000
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	1.83 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	9 February 2002
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#1402
Rarity index	5%

Reverse

Value below, Red deer center.

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering:
punt
TR
£1

Engraver: Thomas Ryan

Edge

Security Edge
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Comment

The engraver, Thomas Ryan, used a photograph taken by Séan Ryan to create his red deer. The photograph was from the Irish national deer herd, in Killarney National Park.

Interesting fact

The 1 Punt / 1 Pound coin from Ireland, which was in circulation from 1990 to 2000, features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Irish harp, which is a symbol of Ireland and its national identity. The harp is surrounded by a circle of interlacing, which is a common motif in Celtic art and design. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a hare, which is a common animal in Irish folklore and mythology. The hare is also surrounded by a circle of interlacing, which adds to the coin's distinctive and cultural design.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1990	42000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1994	14925000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1995	10215000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1996	9230000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1998	22955000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1999	10000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2000	31913000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Punt / 1 Pound 1990-2000 coin.