50 Pence, Ireland

50 Pence, Ireland, 1970-2000 obverse image50 Pence, Ireland, 1970-2000 reverse image
50 Pence coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Ireland flagIreland
  • Years of Minting:
    1970-2000
  • Period:
    Republic (1937-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Irish Mint, Dublin, Ireland (1976-date), Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
50 Pence Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$21.21

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

50 Pence Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Woodcock bird center, facing left, Value above.

Engraver:

Percy Metcalfe

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Irish harp with the country name to the left and the date to the right

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

50 Pence Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

éIRe 1977

Reverse:

50P

50 Pence Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

50 Pence sizes
  • Weight:13.5 g
  • Diameter:30 mm
  • Thickness:2.40 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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