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How much is an old Irish 100 pound note worth?

Author

Christopher Davis

Updated on April 09, 2026

The short-lived £100 note featuring Charles Stuart Parnell, issued in 1996, is now worth between €400 and €500 in pristine condition. The banknote was only issued once and ceased to be legal tender in 2002 when it was overtaken by the euro. Coins too are valued according to their rarity rather than their age.

Can you exchange old Irish money?

You can apply to the Central Bank of Ireland to exchange old or damaged money. Through this service, you can exchange: IR£ pounds: Old or damaged Irish banknotes and coins. € euro: Damaged euro banknotes and coins.

Are old notes worth anything?

While rare serial numbers often generate interest, banknotes will only ever be worth their face value to us.

Where can I exchange old Sterling notes in Ireland?

Old sterling Provincial Bank of Ireland Limited, Allied Irish Banks Limited and Allied Irish Banks p.l.c. banknotes can be exchanged for the equivalent face value in Bank of England banknotes, or other sterling banknotes of equivalent face value, in person at AIB branches in Northern Ireland, at no cost.

How much is an old Irish 10 pound note worth?

Particularly scarce are banknotes from the smaller banks like the Royal Bank. The ploughman £1 notes from the period 1928 to 1939 can be worth from £20 to £100-plus, depending on condition. A £5 ploughman note should fetch £50 to £200, subject to condition, while a £10 note should fetch “£150 upwards”.

Are old 50 pound notes worth anything?

AA notes are the most valuable, but anything with an A in it could be worth more than the value of the note itself. For example, we’ve recently seen AA £50 notes on eBay go for £78. But other notes with early serial numbers have gone for much higher. Back in 2017, an AA01 £5 note sold on eBay for over £60,000.

Can you cash in old money?

You can always exchange withdrawn notes with us by post. Send it with your banknote(s) and photocopies of ID (one photo ID and one proof of address) for any exchange (mandatory for any exchange of £700 or more) to Department NEX, Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AH.

What do you do with old coins?

What to do with your old coins and banknotes

  • 1. Mail them to the Bank of England.
  • Exchange them at your bank.
  • Take them to the Post Office.
  • Sell them to collectors.
  • Give them to Charity.

What do I do with old banknotes?

If you have a UK bank account, the simplest and quickest way to exchange your notes will normally be to deposit them with your bank. The Post Office Opens in a new window may also accept withdrawn notes as payment for goods and services, or as a deposit into any bank account you can access with them.

How much is a 5 Irish pound note worth?

5 Irish Pounds banknote (Sister Catherine McAuley) Irish Pound banknotes. You get: £ 4.23 395. 1 IEP = £ 0.84 67900000. 5 Irish Pounds banknote (Sister Catherine McAuley) quantity. Add to wallet. 10 Irish Pounds banknote (James Joyce) Irish Pound banknotes. You get: £ 8.46 790.

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 original value of Irish paper money?

Originally, Irish notes were issued in notes of one pound and 30 shillings. Later denominations of note issue included one, three, five, ten, twenty, fifty and one hundred pound notes. The value of the Irish pound was on an equal footing with the British pound through most of its history.

Where can I exchange Old Irish pound notes?

Convert your leftover Irish Pound banknotes to cash using our hassle-free online exchange service. Get paid fast for your unused currency from Ireland. Irish Pound notes were issued by the Dublin-based Central Bank of Ireland. They became obsolete in 2002, when the Republic of Ireland joined the Eurozone.