50 Pence


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	13.5 g	30 mm

Description

Issuer	Ireland
Period	Republic (1937-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1970-2000
Value	50 Pence (50 Pingine) (0.50&nbspIEP)
Currency	Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	13.5 g
Diameter	30 mm
Thickness	2.40 mm
Shape	Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	9 February 2002
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#1128
Rarity index	5%

Reverse

Wood bird center, facing left, Value above.

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering: 50P

Translation: Pence

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50p coin from Ireland, made of copper-nickel, has a unique feature. It's one of the few coins in the world that has a different color than the metal it's made of. The coin has a distinctive silver-gray color, even though it's made of copper and nickel. This is due to the specific alloy composition and the way it reacts with air over time. This feature makes the coin stand out and easily recognizable, and it's a fun fact that collectors and coin enthusiasts find interesting.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1970	9000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1971	50000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1974	1000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1975	2000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1976	3000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1977	4800000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1978	4500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1979	4000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1981	6000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1982	2000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1983	7000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1986	6750	-	-	-	-	-	-
1988	7000500	-	-	-	-	-	-
1996	6000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1997	6000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1998	13825000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1999	7000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2000	15600000	-	-	-	-	-	-