Central Bank of Ireland

100 Euro – Ireland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Intern. Polar Year - Antarctica Exploration - Ernest Shackleton

Ireland

Context

Year: 2008

Issuer: Ireland

Period:

Republic

(since 1937)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 3,000

Material

Diameter: 28 mm

Weight: 15.5 g

Gold weight: 15.48 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Standard: Silver half ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #57

Numista: #13692

Value

Exchange value: 100 EUR = $118.14

Bullion value: $2582.38

Inflation-adjusted value: 129.45 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

100 EURO

T.R.

Engraver: T. Ryan

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2008	—	3,000	Proof

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