Euro gold and silver commemorative coins (Ireland)

The reverse design features the logo of the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games

The reverse design features a swan nesting ten eggs representing the EU welcoming ten new countries into the fold. The coin was part of the Europa coin programme's 2004 Theme EU enlargement.

The reverse design features the nabla symbol surrounded by a decorative pattern formed from symbols and the inscription "Sir William Rowan Hamilton 1805-1865"

Reverse: design features an image of Beckett with a scene of his most famous work ‘Waiting for Godot’

The coins were designed by Emmet Mullins who won a national design competition held in 2005.^[1] The coin was part of the Europa coin programme's 2006 Theme Distinguished European figures.

Reverse: Four metamorphic figures in a cruciform arrangement in animated conversation with each figure holding in its hand an item that references a different aspect of how Ireland has influenced and inspired European Celtic culture: literature, music, construction & new technology. rim- denomination (7 times) & Eurostar mark (1 time). The coin was part of the Europa coin programme's 2007 Theme European Realisation.

The coins were launched at a reception in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, hosted by the Governor of the Central Bank, John Hurley.

Reverse: stylized Brian Boru harp, female player to left behind - design submitted in 1927 by Ivan Meštrović for use in the first coinage of the Irish Free State. Above: Ivan Meštrović 1883 - 1962.

The €15 coin has been produced in cooperation with the Croatian National Bank and commemorates the work of the Croatian sculptor, Ivan Meštrović.

Reverse: Sceilig Mhichil island with a flock of birds soaring from the summit towards 12 stars, left- Eurostar mark & denomination, legend- SCEILIG MHICHIL

The coins were produced by the Central Bank in collaboration with the Office of Public Works and celebrate Sceilig Mhichíl, the UNESCO Heritage Site located off the west coast of Ireland. The coin was part of the Europa coin programme's 2008 Theme European Cultural Heritage.

Reverse: The coins feature the Antarctic explorers Ernest Shackleton & Tom Crean

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This coin was launched on 6 May 2009 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the introduction into circulation of The Consolidated Irish Banknotes Series also known as the Ploughman Banknotes. This product has an individual issue limit of 10,000 pieces & a Double Proof Set limit of 5,000 pieces.

The designer of the coin, Emmet Mullins, has created a modern interpretation of the Ploughman Design from the original banknotes.

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Reverse:

The coin Celebrates the 125TH Anniversary of the Gaelic Athletic Association (G.A.A.)

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Obverse: Traditionally depicting the 14 string Irish Harp modelled on the 'Brian Ború' harp in Trinity Colelge, Dublin. This harp has been used on Irish coins since 1928 and on this coin it is surrounded by a laurel wreath to reflect the prestigious nature of Gaisce - The Presidents Award.

Reverse: Depicts Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the President of Ireland, the patron of Gaisce. It also features some of thdiverse range of challenges that participants in the Award undertake.

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Obverse: Depicts a horse similar (if not exactly the same) to the original Percy Metcalfe Halfcrown, overlaid with a young horse rubbing against the Adult horse (possible mare and foal), above the rear of the adult horse is depicted 15 (line break) Euro.

Reverse: Features the harp and the year of date 2010.