50 Pence (Dublin Millennium) 1988 front 50 Pence (Dublin Millennium) 1988 back
50 Pence (Dublin Millennium) 1988 photo
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur

50 Pence Dublin Millennium

1988 year
Copper-nickel 13.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Ireland
Period
Republic (1937-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1988
Value
50 Pence (50 Pingine) (0.50&nbspIEP)
Currency
Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
13.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.38 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
9 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#5189
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Coat of Arms of Dublin City

Script: Latin (Gaelic)

Lettering:
50p
988 1988
ÁṪ CLIAṪ 1000 DUBLIN

Translation: Dublin 1000 Dublin

Engraver: Tom Ryan

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Dublin Millennium 50p coin was designed by Irish artist Richard Moore and features an image of the Dublin skyline, including the iconic Spire of Dublin, which was completed in 2003. The coin was issued in 1988 to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the founding of Dublin, and it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Irish history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  50000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence (Dublin Millennium) 1988 coin.