Ireland 1990 50 ECU coin
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The Ireland 1990 50 ECU coin was issued in 1990. It is a gold commemorative coin with milled edge and medallic alignment. It was minted at the Currency Centre, Dublin, Ireland. This medal-coin was issued to commemorate the Irish Presidency of the European Economic Community, hence the denomination in ECU. It was the first Irish gold coin to have been issued since 1646.
This was issued by the Republic of Ireland during the term of Mary Robinson as the President of Ireland (1990-97).
[edit] Obverse design
A harp with the denomination below it and 12 stars close to the rim. The obverse is inscribed "50 ECU".
[edit] Reverse design
A stag with the country name at upper right. The date is located in the exergue. The reverse is inscribed "ÉIRE 1990" - Ireland 1990.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- irishcoinage.com (accessed 2007-09-24).
