Ireland 10 Euros, 2013

James Joyce

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Euro (2002 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 10 Euros
Year 2013
Ruler Republic (1937–9999)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 28.28
Diameter (mm) 38.61

Description

10 Euros from Ireland. Issued in 2013. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.

Obverse
The Celtic harp, symbol of Ireland since the Middle Ages, accompanied by the name of the country "éire" (Ireland) in the traditional Gaelic script.
Reverse
Portrait of the writer James Joyce, from whose head sentences from one of his compositions are coming out. These sentences form at the same time his hair.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2013  10K KM# 80.1 - Proof (without error) 45%
2013  KM# 80.2 - Proof (with error) 55%

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