Ireland 10 Pingin Coin 1985
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Channel: DC Coin World · 2018 · Education
Country Ireland Type Common coin Years 1993-2000 Value 10 Pence (0.1 IEP) Metal Copper-nickel Weight 5.45 g Diameter 22 mm Thickness 1.9 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 02-09-2002 References KM# 29, Sp# 6705 Obverse Irish harp Lettering: éIRe 1999 Reverse Value, salmon (to the left) Lettering: 10P Engraver: Percy Metcalfe Edge Reeded Comments 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) https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1457.html
