Ireland Reul / 6 Phingin (1942–1969)
| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1942–1969 |
| Denomination | 1 Reul = 6 Pence (1 Reul = 6 Phingin) |
| Face value | 2.5p |
| Mintage | 400,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1971 |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.540g |
| Diameter | 20.8mm |
| Thickness | 1.80mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rev. artist | Percy Metcalfe |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6641 |
Cláirseach (or Gaelic harp) with 14 strings, the date to the right and the country name to the left.
ÉIRE 1966
An Irish Wolfhound facing left with the denomination above and below.
6d REUL PM
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The 1942 Ireland Reul / 6 Phingin is a circulating 1 reul = 6 pence (1 reul = 6 phingin) coin issued from 1942 to 1969, struck in copper-nickel. It weighs 4.54g and measures 20.8mm across. Reverse design: An Irish Wolfhound facing left with the denomination above and below.
A mintage of 400,000 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 It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1971), so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 4.54g and diameter 20.8mm and the metal (copper-nickel) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
