Euro Gold and Silver Commemorative Coins (Ireland) - 2009 Coinage

2009 Coinage

The Ploughman
Designer: Emmet Mullins Mint:
Value: €20 Alloy: Au 999 Quantity: 10,000 Quality: Proof
Issued: 06.05.2009 Diameter: 13.92mm Weight: 1.00g Original Value: €55.00
Market Value:
The Ploughman
Designer: Emmet Mullins Mint:
Value: €10 Alloy: Ag 925 Quantity: 10,000 Quality: Proof
Issued: 06.05.2009 Diameter: 38.61mm Weight: 28.28g Original Value: €36.00
Market Value:
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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.

G.A.A
Designer: Michael Guilfoyle Mint:
Value: €15 Alloy: Ag 925 Quantity: 10,000 Quality: Proof
Issued: ??.??.2009 Diameter: 38.6 mm Weight: 28.2 g Market Value:
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The coin Celebrates the 125TH Anniversary of the Gaelic Athletic Association (G.A.A.)

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