| Added by |
 Andrei C
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| In personal collections | 45 |
| General Description | Long considered "lucky" coins have been collected and cherished for centuries. To keep or share , the act of giving coins spreads happiness and good luck to those who receive them. You can keep the coin set inside your purse or money bag. It symbolizes a continuous source of income for an individual. A genuine Irish Penny, known throughout the world to be a true Lucky Coin and it is said that the person who has one will never be broke and will have the luck of the Irish. |
| Obv. Description | Styilized bird adapted from an ornamental detail in the book of Kells and denomination grace the obverse of this coin. |
| Rev. Description | An Irish harp with the date and érie grace the reverse of this coin. |
| Catalog code | KM# 20a |
| Mintage | 190,092,000 |
| Diameter | 20.30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Weight | 3.5600 g |
| Material | Copper plated Steel |
| Orientation | Medal |
| Mint | Ireland - Dublin (Royal Irish Mint) |
| Edge Type | plain |
| Designer | G. Hayes |
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Catalog prices *what it means? |
XF $0.10 UNC $0.15 BU $0.50 |
![{#101] - Ireland | 1996 | Irish 1 Penny | KM.20a | UNC](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BjsAAeSw361pALcJ/s-l225.jpg)
