Ireland

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British rule (to 1922)

early issues

Philip and Mary

Elizabeth I

James I

Charles I

Charles II, James II and William and Mary

gun money

In 1689-90, Ireland, like Britain, was still on the Julian calendar with New Year's Day occurring in March. Thus Jan 1689 and Feb 1689 came after Dec 1689.

sixpence

shilling

half crown

other British issues

farthing

half penny

penny

Irish Free State, sterling coinage (1928-68)

farthing

half penny

penny

threepence

sixpence

shilling

florin (two shillings)

half crown (2½ shillings)

decimal coinage (1970-2001)

punt (pound)

euro coinage (since 2002)

cent

five cents

ten cents

one euro