Ireland 5 Euros, 2008
International Polar Year
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Euros
Year
2008
Ruler
Republic
(1937–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.52
Diameter (mm)
28
Description
5 Euros from Ireland. Issued in 2008. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.52 g.
- Obverse
- The Irish harp surrounded by olive branches.
- Reverse
- Irish explorers Ernest Shackleton and Thomas (Tom) Crean, members of the Endurance expedition to Antarctica.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6K | € 11,00 | Proof |
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