50 eurocent Ireland
1st type: years 2002-2006
The Obverse depicts the Celtic harp, the traditional symbol of Ireland (also used in the official seal of the President of the Republic). To the left is the inscription EIRE, the name of Ireland in the Gaelic alphabet, to the right the minting year. On the outside part are placed 12 five-pointed stars, representing the European Union. The coin's Reverse is the old common side of Euro coins, with the face value "50 EURO CENT" on the center-right part and the European Union (before its enlargement) on the left. Six vertical lines with a star at each end are placed behind the Europe's image.
Edge: reeded.
Diameter: 24,25 mm
Thickness: 2,38 mm
Weight: 7,8 g
Composition: Nordic Gold.
| Date | Rarity | Circulation coins | Uncirculated | Proof | Total mintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CC | 144.119.592 | 25.000 | 144.144.592 | |
| 2003 | C | 11.747.326 | 65.000 | 11.812.326 | |
| 2004 | C | 6.709.312 | 40.000 | 6.749.312 | |
| 2005 | C | 17.258.568 | 50.000 | 17.308.568 | |
| 2006 | C | 7.479.651 | 44.000 | 5.000 | 7.528.651 |
2nd type: new common side, years 2007-
The Obverse depicts the Celtic harp, the traditional symbol of Ireland (also used in the official seal of the President of the Republic). To the left is the inscription EIRE, the name of Ireland in the Gaelic alphabet, to the right the minting year. On the outside part are placed 12 five-pointed stars, representing the European Union.The coin's Reverse is the new common side of Euro coins, with the face value "50 EURO CENT" on the center-right part and the European continent on the left. Six vertical lines with a star at each end are placed behind the Europe's image.
Edge: reeded.
Diameter: 24,25 mm
Thickness: 2,38 mm
Weight: 7,8 g
Composition: Nordic Gold.
| Date | Rarity | Circulation coins | Uncirculated | Proof | Total mintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | C | 8.702.160 | 44.000 | 10.000 | 8.756.160 |
| 2008 | C | 1.122.371 | 34.000 | 1.156.371 | |
| 2009 | C | 1.866.011 | 29.000 | 5.000 | 1.900.011 |
| 2010 | C | 1.173.242 | 25.000 | 1.198.242 | |
| 2011 | C | 1.091.953 | 25.000 | 1.116.953 | |
| 2012 | C | 1.019.643 | 22.000 | 5.000 | 1.046.643 |
| 2013 | C | 948.559 | 20.000 | 968.559 | |
| 2014 | C | 1.067.000 | 17.000 | 1.084.000 | |
| 2015 | C | 1.130.000 | 15.000 | 1.000 | 1.146.000 |
| 2016 | NC | 30.000 | 55.000 | 4.000 | 89.000 |
| 2017 | NC | 9.260 | 13.000 | 22.260 | |
| 2018 | NC | 79.990 | 11.000 | 90.990 | |
| 2019 | NC | 8.000 | 1.000 | 9.000 | |
| 2020 | NC | 85.100 | 10.000 | 95.100 | |
| 2021 | 6.000 | ||||
| 2022 | 9.000 |