10 Pence (small type) 1993-2000 front 10 Pence (small type) 1993-2000 back
10 Pence (small type) 1993-2000 photo
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10 Pence small type

 
Copper-nickel 5.45 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Ireland
Period
Republic (1937-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1993-2000
Value
10 Pence (10 Pingine) (0.10&nbspIEP)
Currency
Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
5.45 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
9 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#1457
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

Value, salmon (to the left)

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering: 10P

Translation: Pence

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Reeded

Comment

There is a 1992 version of this coin.
Only 500 were minted for testing purposes, i.e. re-calibrating and testing vending machines.
Not all of them were handed back by the test engineers.
2 are known

Salmon or the Atlantic salmon (Binomial Name: Salmo salar)

Interesting fact

The 10 Pence coin from Ireland features a design of a harp, which is a traditional symbol of Ireland and is also featured on the country's national emblem. The harp on the coin is decorated with intricate details and patterns, making it a beautiful and unique feature of the coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993  80061000 - - - - - -
1994  58510000 - - - - - -
1995  15781000 - - - - - -
1996  18402000 - - - - - -
1997  10033000 - - - - - -
1998  10000000 - - - - - -
1999  24500000 - - - - - -
2000  45679000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pence (small type) 1993-2000 coin.