Ireland 10 Pence 1993-2000

History

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

The ten pence (10p) (Irish: deich pingin) coin was a subdivision of the Irish pound. It was used in the Republic of Ireland from 1969 to 2002, with its last minting issue in 2000. It replaced the florin coin, of which it shared its design. Two different designs of the coin exist, both featuring a salmon on the reverse. The second was introduced in 1993 and is smaller, due to the reduction of the coin's value by inflation.

Obverse	Music (instrument, notes etc.) Harp Depicts the Celtic harp surrounded by the country name and date. The Celtic harp is a triangular harp traditional to Brittany, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. In Ireland and Scotland it was a wire-strung instrument requiring great skill and long practice to play, and was associated with the Gaelic ruling class. In the Republic of Ireland, it appears on the coins and coat of arms. Éire is Irish for "Ireland", the name of an island and a sovereign state. éIRe 1999
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Salmon Depicts a salmon (to the left) above the value. Engraver: Percy Metcalfe 10P
Edge	Reeded (milled)