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What is the value of a 1986 20 pence Irish coin?
The first officially circulated 20p coin was dated 1986. To add some perspective, 50.4 million of these were minted and one of these (uncirculated) is worth approximately €4.00 today. So, even if the real value is closer to the lower estimates, it’s probably still worth having a look down the back of your sofa.
How much is an old Irish 20p worth?
Amazingly these old Irish 20p coins could fetch up to €10k in an auction. Many of us have some old Irish coins lying around the house, and it is worth having a look for some 20p coins. If you are lucky enough to find one from 1985, then there is a good chance it is worth a decent amount of money.
Are old 20p coins worth anything?
Unlike 50p and 10p coins, the 20p design has remained almost the same since it was first minted back in 1982, making only a handful of them actually valuable to a collector. The 20p coins that are worth the most are “mule” ones which have been minted with inaccuracies on them by mistake.
How much is an old Irish coin worth?
Some old Irish coins are worth thousands; others are worth exactly what they say they are. How do you tell if you have a small fortune in your hands. iStockphoto
Are there any Irish coins still in the Royal Mint?
It is believed that only one bag, containing 1,000 of these still mostly silver Irish florins made it from the Royal Mint in London to Dublin. Most of them would make the reverse trip after the Royal Mint ordered them to be returned and melted, but 50 or so are believed to still exist.
What’s the value of a 1938 Irish coin?
1938: These are exceptionally rare – the coins used to test the new “Eire” legend, which replaced “Saorstat Eireann” (Irish Free State). Only two are believed to be in existence, worth €12,000 – €35,000. Consequently, there are many fakes.
When did Ireland switch to a decimal currency?
Irish decimal coins Ireland, along with Britain, officially switched from the Lsd currency system to the decimal currency system on February 15, 1971 – which became known as “Decimal Day.” The new five pence, ten pence, and fifty pence coins had been rolled out earlier, in 1969 and 1970.