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Ireland 1 Pingin (1940–1968)
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| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1940–1968 |
| Denomination | 1 Penny (1 Pingin) |
| Mintage | 312,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1971 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.450g |
| Diameter | 30.9mm |
| Thickness | 1.76mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Percy Metcalfe |
| Rev. artist | Percy Metcalfe |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6643 |
Obverse
Irish harp
ÉIRE 1968
Reverse
Value, hen with chicks
1d PINGIN PM
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About the 1940 Ireland 1 Pingin
The 1940 Ireland 1 Pingin is a circulating 1 penny (1 pingin) coin issued from 1940 to 1968, struck in bronze. It weighs 9.45g and measures 30.9mm across. Reverse design: Value, hen with chicks.
A mintage of 312,000 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1971), so its value is to collectors only.
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How do I identify the 1940 Ireland 1 Pingin?
Check the weight 9.45g and diameter 30.9mm and the metal (bronze) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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