IrelandIreland 3 pence, 1942-1968
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Information:
| Number | KM# 12a |
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| Country | Ireland |
| Period | Republic of Ireland (Éire) (1939 - 1969) |
| Currency | Irish pound (pre-decimal) |
| Coin type | Circulation coins |
| Denomination | 3 pence |
| Year | 1942-1968 |
| Composition | Copper-Nickel |
| Edge type | Smooth |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Medal (0°) |
| Weight (g) | 3.24 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.81 |
Obverse:
| Coat of arms Music Description: Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM) ÉIRE |
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Reverse:
| Animals Description: Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM) 3d |
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Mintage, Worth:
| Year | Mintage | Value, USD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unc | BU | Proof | ||
| 1968 | 4.000.000 | + | + | $ 1.02 |
| 1967 | 2.400.000 | + | - | $ 1.05 |
| 1966 | 4.000.000 | + | - | $ 1.3 |
| 1965 | 3.600.000 | + | - | $ 1.18 |
| 1964 | 4.000.000 | + | - | $ 1.26 |
| 1963 | 4.000.000 | - | + | $ 1.58 |
| 1962 | 3.200.000 | - | + | $ 1.58 |
| 1961 | 2.400.000 | - | + | $ 1.18 |
| 1956 | 1.200.000 | + | + | $ 1.42 |
| 1953 | 1.600.000 | - | + | $ 1.02 |
| 1950 | 1.600.000 | - | + | $ 0.95 |
| 1949 | 1.200.000 | - | + | $ 2.36 |
| 1948 | 1.600.000 | - | + | $ 0.92 |
| 1946 | 800.000 | - | + | $ 2.73 |
| 1943 | 1.360.000 | - | + | $ 2.16 |
| 1942 | 4.000.000 | - | + | $ 1.11 |
