Ireland issued a commemorative 50 pence coin in 1988.
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Obverse design
A harp, bearing the inscription 'ÉIRE 1988' - Ireland 1988.
Reverse design
The civic coat of arms of Dublin with dates on either side and the denomination above, bearing the inscription 'AT CLIATH 1000 DUBLIN'. '988 1988'. '50p'.
Metallic composition
Cupronickel.
Edge
Plain. Heptagonal.
Alignment
Medallic alignment.
Type of coin
A currency coin and commemorative coin.
Mint
Irish Mint, Dublin, Ireland.
Catalogue numbers
Remarks
This coin was issued to commemorate the Millennium of Dublin.
This coin was issued by the Republic of Ireland during the term of Patrick Hillery as the President of Ireland (1976–90).
References
Ireland 1988 commemorative 50 Pence coin Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA