10 Pence (large type) 1969-1986 front 10 Pence (large type) 1969-1986 back
10 Pence (large type) 1969-1986 photo
© Ma collection de monnaies

10 Pence large type

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 11.31 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ireland
Period
Republic (1937-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1969-1986
Value
10 Pence (10 Pingine) (0.10&nbspIEP)
Currency
Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
11.31 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 June 1994
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#1360
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

The value below an Atlantic salmon (Binomial Name: Salmo salar) facing right

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering: 10P

Translation: 10 Pence

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Reeded

Comment

From 1976, Irish coins started to be minted in Dublin; before that date, coins were minted in the UK.