Ireland 1971 1 Pingin and 2 Pingin Coins - Pre Euro Coins Eire 1d 2d
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Country Ireland Type Common coin Years 1971-1988 Value 2 Pence (0.02 IEP) Metal Bronze Weight 7.1 g Diameter 25.9 mm Thickness 1.8 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 02-09-2002 References KM# 21, Sp# 6708, Schön# 20 Obverse Irish harp Lettering: éire 1971 Reverse Decorative initial "U" resembling a bird, out of the "Book of Kells" Lettering: 2P Engraver: Gabriel Hayes Edge Smooth 1971 Mintage 75,500,000 https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces952.html Ireland Type Common coin Years 1971-1988 Value 1 Penny (0.01 IEP) Metal Bronze Weight 3.56 g Diameter 20.32 mm Thickness 1.47 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 02-09-2002 References KM# 20, Sp# 6709 Obverse Irish Harp Lettering: éIRe 1971 Translation: Ireland Reverse Stylized bird adapted from an ornamental detail in the book of Kells Lettering: 1P Engraver: Gabriel Hayes Edge Smooth Mintage: 1971 100,500,000 https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1002.html
