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	Irish penny coin (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The penny coin was the third smallest denomination of the Irish pound at 1/240 of a pound.
		At the time of the coin's introduction it was described as "most frequently used by the women of the house and by the children", this description today would almost certainly lead to accusations of sexism but in the Irish Free State of 1928 it caused little effect.
		The coin was introduced in 1928 and ceased to be legal tender on December 31, 1971.
	www.danceage.com.cob-web.org:8888 /biography/sdmc_Irish_penny_coin (132 words)

	Coins of the Irish Republic 1970-2002
		A twenty pence coin was introduced in 1986, based on the original Metcalfe half crown design, the alloy used being 79% copper, 20% zinc and 1% nickel.
		THE new £1 millennium coin, launched yesterday, marks the end of an era in Irish minting as it will be the last Irish coin to be produced here before the introduction of the euro currency in 2002.
		He described the millennium coin as the last of the distinctive Irish coins that first went into circulation in 1928, a celebration of a special time, but also the end of an era.
	www.geocities.com /eirecoins/decimal.htm (593 words)

	Catalog of Modern Irish Coin Prices 1928-1969
		Irish threepences, especially the nickel issues, are very difficult to grade in the Good Extremely Fine through AU to UNC range as the metal is hard-wearling and not prone to corrosion..
		In the normal coin the sides of the tail are straight and diverging with seven tail hairs, in the variety the tail is slightly bell shaped and has eight tail hairs.
		These coins exist with the edge legend in both directions, there does not appear to be a scarcer variety or any collector interest in the varieties except that a proof pair should consist of two coins with opposite edge orientations.
	www.irishcoinage.com /MODCAT.HTM (2001 words)

	Coins of the Irish Republic 1938-1969
		After 1942, the silver content of the half crown, shilling and floirin, previously 75% with 25% copper, was eliminated, the first of the new cupro-nickel alloy (75% copper and 25% nickel) coins were issued in 1951.
		In 1959 the alloy of the bronze coins, penny, halfpenny, and farthing, was changed slightly from 95.5% copper, 3% tin and 1.5% zinc to 97% copper, 0.5% tin and 2.5% zinc.
		In 1966, a silver commemorative ten shilling coin was issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the Easter Week Rising in 1916.
	www.geocities.com /eirecoins/lsd1937.htm (146 words)

	Irish penny (decimal coin) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The penny coin was the second smallest denomination of the Irish pound which was decimalised on Decimal Day, February 15, 1971 it was the second of three new designs introduced all in bronze.
		The coin originally had a diameter of 2.032 centimeters and mass of 3.564 grams consisting of copper, tin and zinc.
		In 1990 the decision was taken to produce the coin on a copper plated steel base as the bronze had become relatively expensive.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Irish_penny_(decimal_coin) (231 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Penny
		Penny is also a familiar diminutive of the name Penelope.
		In Canada, "penny" referred to pence coinage until 1859, since there was a coin with the word "penny" on it (for the singular of pence).
		The physical handling and counting of pennies creates transaction costs that may be higher than a penny per penny spent.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Penny (728 words)

	Imaging Coins: Scanner vs. Camera
		The two most common ways to image coins are by the use of a scanner or camera, and as will be shown here the same coin can appear significantly different based on which is used to image it.
		Mint state coins often show a cartwheel effect produced by microscopic flow lines on the coin's surface, such as seen on this 1881-S PCGS MS66 Morgan dollar.
		Coins encased in slabs were particularly difficult - the camera tended to focus on the surface of the slab rather than on the coin inside.
	www.lotn.org /~calkinsc/coins/camera/camerascan.html (636 words)

	Small Change Coinage of ca. 1700 and Related Coinage Proposals: Introduction
		Although the tin coins had a far lower intrinsic value than the the earlier copper halfpence, they were accepted at the same face value since they were produced at the same weight as the previous copper issues.
		Davis said this coin fragment was valued at seven and a half pence (actually that was just about at the sterling rate of 4s6d per dollar, while in the colonies the rate was often from 6s to 8s per dollar, yielding a rate of from 9d to 1s per eighth piece).
		They stated the face value of the coin should be as close as possible to the sum of the value of the metal in the coin plus the cost of minting the coin.
	www.nd.edu /~rarebook/coins/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/MA-Pence.intro.html (5814 words)

	Highlights of My Coin Collection
		In response to a coin shortage, the Colony of Virginia struck this copper halfpenny.
		This coin was referred to as the "Matron Head"; as liberty seems to be protrayed as an older woman.
		The coin was rejected because of the change from the larger variety to this small (modern size) cent, coupled with the fact that the new cent was a lighter color because of the 12% nickel alloy.
	www.niderost.com /coins/page_01.htm (392 words)

	luckcards
		This unique penny is a piece of art, a big coin, 1.2 inches in diameter, it weighs almost one ounce and is made of copper (995 copper, 030 tin and.015 zinc).
		The penny attached to this card is in it's original condition after a possible 40 years of use and another 35 years of being stashed somewhere by a collector.
		This coin is popular in England as a good luck piece for babies and children and is traditionally passed to the next generation.
	www.winmarkcom.com /luckcards.htm (702 words)

	Irish Copper Coinage: Introduction
		Irish token farthings were minted by Lord Lennox and Lord Harrington under royal license from 1613 until the death of James I in 1625.
		Charles II Irish halfpence were minted from 1680 until the death of the king in 1684.
		Silver and copper James II Irish coinage was minted in 1690-1691 during the civil war.
	www.coins.nd.edu /ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/Br-IrishCopper.intro.html (1165 words)

	Irish Coin Sets Available - Including 2000
		With the introduction of decimalisation in 1971, the penny, threepence, sixpence and halfcrown were also withdrawn, and demonitised on 1st January 1972.
		A twenty pence coin was introduced in 1986, based on the original Metcalfe halfcrown design, the alloy used being 79% copper, 20% zinc and 1% nickel.
		In 1990, the metal used for the penny and twopence was changed to copper plated steel.
	www.24carat.co.uk /irishcoinsets.html (728 words)

	Irish Coin Jewelry
		Irish ½ penny Harp (quarter size) - Each coin is made into a bolo-tie with either a Black or Brown bolo cord - your choice” and in a nice bolo box.
		Irish penny Chicken with chicks (half dollar size) - Each coin is made into a bolo-tie with either a Black or Brown bolo cord - your choice and in a nice bolo box.
		Irish ½ penny (minted 1939 - 1967) - Harp - U.S. quarter size necklace comes with a gold or silver plated 18" necklace and a presentation box.
	123celtic-irish-jewelry.com /coin_jewelry.asp (738 words)

	Penny \| Topic Definition \| Find the Meaning and Define the Answer of Penny (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		a standard but unofficial name for the one-cent coin of the United States and Canada, worth 1/100 of the dollar: see penny (U.S. coin).
		Note that this word is not officially used by the United States Mint; they use cent.
		, "penny" is normally used to refer to the coin; the quantity of money is a "cent".
	www.thefreeencyclopedia.com /definition/word.aspx?w=Penny (395 words)

	Koala Coins - Old Irish Coin
		the old penny, in particular, became used as a substitute for the pound coin in...
		A mule (a coin with mismatched sides) occurs in 1961 when an old die from the 1928-1937 coin...
		As with all copper coins corrosion, or pitting of the surfaces from old corrosion,...
	www.koala.gr /coins/13/old-irish-coin.php (275 words)

	Elgin Coin Club Newsletter, September, 2000
		They were the half penny, penny, three pence or thruppence, six pence, shilling featuring reverses for both England and Scotland, two shillings or florin and the two shilling six pence sometimes written as 2/6 or half crown.
		This was also a 7 sided coin and was introduced to bridge the gap between the ten and fifty pence coin making it easier for merchants to give change.
		Finally in 1997 the fifty pence coin was reduced in size from 30 mm to 27 mm or roughly the size of a half dollar the size of a sacagawea dollar.
	www.worksandwords.com /coins/ecc/ecc0009.htm (1533 words)

	Irish Luck Penny Bookmark
		These pre-1970 pennies, known as ‘hen’ pennies because of the image of a hen and chickens on one side and the Irish harp on the other are now extremely rare and have become collector items.
		These Luck Penny Bookmarks provide you with the opportunity not only to acquire an important part of Irish history but are also a way for you to spread the famous ‘luck of the Irish’ amongst your very special friends.
		Each ‘hen’ penny is sealed in a clear plastic sleeve that not only provides protection for the valuable penny, but also makes it easy to see both sides of this historic coin.
	www.irishabsolutely.com /site/480305/page/666308 (659 words)

	A penny of Edward I of Dublin (fifth issue)
		While the Cork coins of this issue are quite scarce the coins from Dublin and Waterford which can be definately attributed to this issue are very rare.
		The key characteristic which distinguishes the coins of this issue is the presence of a pellet all three angles of the obverse triangle.
		The Irish Coinage of Edward I, 1276 to 1302
	www.irishcoinage.com /J01320.HTM (429 words)

	European Coin Cuff Links
		coin is bezel set on a solid sterling backing and mechanism which makes for a nice two-tone effect.
		Coins are bezel set and about the size of a US nickel.
		Each coin features a lion, the royal crown and passant, and is about the size of a quarter.
	www.cuffart.com /coins_cufflinks.htm (1019 words)

	Irish Organizations - (Saint Paul, MN) Irish Fair
		The Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band is a nonprofit band which was established in 1962 to preserve and advance Celtic piping, drumming, and dancing.
		The St. Paul Irish Dancers were founded in 1995 by Eileen Dahill with the goal of providing a gateway to Irish culture through dance.
		A bursting-with-energy Irish music group that captures the hearts of listeners; all five of its engaging musicians sing and play several instruments.
	www.irishfair.com /listings/organizations.php (1204 words)

	coin belt buckle - nautical belt buckle - unique belt buckle
		These nautical coin belt buckles are made with real coins.
		The nautical coin belt buckles are then highlighted with rich pure 24K gold.
		This breathtaking and exclusive work turns each coin belt buckle into stunning and true work of art.
	hightideimports.com /SubFolders/BeltBuckles.htm (120 words)

	Celtic Attic: Celtic Jewelry - Pewter Pendants: Irish Coin Jewelry
		First a small hole is drilled in the coin, then a very fine jewelers saw blade is inserted through the hole and work around the coins design, (by hand) cutting away the background.
		Thus leaving the coins figure floating inside it’s outer edge (rim).
		Each coin is hermetically sealed “against wear” in clear, hard acrylic coating.
	www.celticattic.com /jewelry/celtic/irish_coin_jewelry.htm (272 words)

	Irish Coinage - Main Page
		Information about Irish coins for numismatists, collectors, archaeologists and others who have an interest in the currency in use in Ireland from earliest times to the present day.
		I have begun updating the catalogue prices of all Irish coins to reflect the Euro as our standard currency - The introduction of the Euro has increased interest in the Irish coinage and the prices of the decimal coins have begin to rise recently.
		I have added a general coin condition grading guide and an initial page with photos of the same coin in various different grades:
	homepage.eircom.net /~johnsl/COINS.HTM (623 words)

	Penny and Coins Portal @ PennyPort.com (Penny Port) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Coin Collecting - A coin collecting page with very useful coin collecting FAQs and links to help out the novice to the expert coin collector.
		Coin of the Year - Photos of coins associated with particular years, plus brief descriptions and history.
		The history of coin minting and what new quarters are due to be minted.
	www.pennyport.com (1619 words)

	Irishgifts2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Last minted in 1968, the next mint was the decimal, so this was the last year of the truly Irish Coin.
		This unique Penny is a piece of art made of Copper and weighs almost an Ounce.
		This Penny is becoming scarce as is the opportunity to own one.
	www.winmarkcom.com /irishgifts2.htm (281 words)

	ENS: Topics: Daniel’s Coin Zoo
		This coin was issued from 1933 to 1965 (first in silver, then copper-nickel), but unfortunately it didn't make it onto the decimal coins.
		Iceland also has some wonderful coins with mythical animals such as the Monster Bird, a “guardian spirit” that is part of the mythos of the country.
		The Irish coins also feature a hen and her chicks, as well as a dog (Irish Wolf Hound).
	www.edmontoncoinclub.com /zoo.htm (1671 words)

	Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on penny (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The money will be used for summer field trips and for much-needed supplies for students who attend the school for pre......
		Denver Post - Brad Penny, pitching Tuesday night against the Rockies at Dodger Stadium, struck out five in five innings of an 8-1 victory that lifted his record to 5-1.
		* 1/240 of the British pound sterling or Irish pound prior to February 15, 1971, of the Pound Scots prior to 1707, and also the pre-decimalisation currencies of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa (1/12 of the shilling), or a coin of that value.
	www.blinkbits.com /blinks/penny (737 words)

	Irish rare coins: Modern Irish Free State coins: Elusive Spondulix Rare Coins
		Modern Irish Free State Coins were first issued by the Irish Government in 1928.
		A total of 66 designs were received from the artists in accordance with guidelines specifying that one side carry a harp and the other animals or birds.
		The farthing and halfpenny were withdrawn from circulation in 1969, and two years later decimalization saw the withdrawal of the penny, threepence, sixpence, and halfcrown.
	www.rarecoin.com /Irish/modern_coin.html (485 words)

	Treasure Chest of World Coins
		The LUCKY IRISH PENNY is known throughout the world to be the "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.
		The dates of our LUCKY IRISH PENNIES vary but are guaranteed genuine coins and are are always in shiny red UNCIRCULATED condition - copper coins always look their best in mint condition.
		The coin is packaged in its own convenient, acid free, keeper so it may be kept in your purse or wallet.
	jbtingle.com /coins/treasure.html (241 words)

	Irish Coin Jewelry
		Irish ½ pennies (minted 1971 - 1986) - Harp -
		Penny (minted 1938 - 1968) - Harp - half dollar size Belt buckle.
		Irish ½ penny (minted 1971 - 1986) - Harp
	www.123irish-gifts-jewelry-clothing.com /coin_jewelry.asp (454 words)

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