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Paul M. Paquette CC0

5 Euro – Ireland

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Intern. Polar Year - Antarctica Exploration - Ernest Shackleton
Ireland
Context
Year: 2008
Issuer: Ireland Issuer flag
Period:
Republic
(since 1937)
Currency:
Euro
(since 2002)
Total mintage: 6,000
Material
Diameter: 28 mm
Weight: 8.52 g
Silver weight: 7.88 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard56
Numista: #13600
Value
Exchange value: 5 EUR = $5.91
Bullion value: $22.90
Inflation-adjusted value: 6.47 EUR

Obverse

Description:
An Irish harp encircled by olive branches.
Inscription:
éire 2008
Translation:
Ireland 2008
Language: Irish
Engraver: T. Ryan

Reverse

Description:
Shackleton and Crean, Antarctic explorers on the Endurance expedition.
Inscription:
ERNEST SHACKLETON ANTARCTICA TOM CREAN

5 EURO

T.R.
Engraver: T. Ryan

Edge

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
2008—6,000Proof

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