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The Global Insight

Are old Irish pennies worth anything?

Author

Mia Phillips

Updated on April 10, 2026

A 1990 proof regular (edge milled and engrailed) is worth €45.00 when in proof condition and its original case; and worth €6.00 when in simply uncirculated condition. A 1990 coin is without an engrailed edge is worth €6.00 in very fine condition, €15.00 in extra fine condition, and €35.00 in uncirculated condition.

What is the 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.

When was the one pound coin introduced in Ireland?

The one pound (punt) coin was introduced in 1990. All other Irish pence coins were discontinued when the Irish euro coins were introduced in 2002. Today, Irish pence coins can still be exchanged for their equivalent value in euros at the Irish Central Bank.

What was the price of an Irish coin in 1948?

There is not a lot of data to support the prices I have supplied. Irish coins, particularly from before about 1948 or so, are very scarce in this grade and higher. Because there are very few slabbed Irish coins traded there is little record of precise grades for the better uncirculated pieces.

When was the first Irish florin coin made?

The Irish Florin coin was part of the Irish Free State 1928-1937 coin series of Ireland. Designed by Percy Metcalfe. Produced between the years 1928-1937 at the Royal Mint, Tower Hill Site, London mint. In total 3,551,001 of these coins were minted.

How much is a 1933 Irish penny worth?

Produced between the years 1928-1937 at the Royal Mint, Tower Hill Site, London mint. In total 4,366,001 of these coins were minted. The 1933 Shilling is valued up to $375.00 You can read more about the Shilling coin values here. The Irish penny coin was part of the Pre Decimal 1939-1969 coin series of Ireland.