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20 Euro Cents 2nd map
| Issuer | Central Bank of Ireland |
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| Year | 2007-2024 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#48, Schön#46 |
| Obverse description | The obverse features the Brian Boru harp, the traditional national symbol of Ireland, rendered in fine relief at centre. The Irish-language inscription 'ÉIRE', denoting Ireland, appears to the left of the harp, while the year of issue is inscribed to the right. The design is framed by the twelve five-pointed stars of the European Union arranged along the outer border, symbolising European unity. The composition was designed by engraver Jarlath Hayes. |
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| Mintage | 2007 - - 34,400,000 2007 - In Sets - 60,000 2007 - Proof - 10,000 2008 - - 45,970,000 2008 - In Sets - 45,000 2009 - - 5,390,000 2009 - In Sets - 45,000 2009 - Proof - 5,000 2010 - - 1,000,000 2010 - In Sets - 20,000 2011 - - 1,140,000 2011 - In Sets - 20,000 2012 - - 970,000 2012 - In Sets - 17,000 2012 - Proof - 5,000 2013 - - 1,284,000 2013 - In Sets - 15,000 2014 - - 1,183,000 2014 - In Sets - 12,000 2015 - - 1,105,000 2015 - In Sets - 15,000 2015 - Proof - 1,000 2016 - - 25,000 2016 - In Sets - 55,000 2016 - Proof - 4,000 2017 - - 9,115 2017 - In Sets - 8,000 2018 - - 120,030 2018 - In Sets - 6,000 2019 - In BU sets only - 8,000 2019 - Proof - 1,000 2020 - - 2020 - In Sets - 10,000 2021 - In BU sets only - 6,000 2022 - In BU sets only - 9,000 2023 - In Sets - 6,000 2023 - Proof - 1,000 2024 - In Sets - 6,000 |
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Ireland's euro coinage shifted to the "2nd map" reverse — depicting the EU as an expanded geographic outline rather than the original fifteen-member silhouette — following the 2004 accession wave that brought ten new member states into the union. The change was phased across eurozone countries between 2007 and 2008, with Ireland adopting it at the start of that window.
Nordic gold was chosen for the three highest-value cent denominations at the outset of euro coin design, partly for its corrosion resistance and partly to provide a visual distinction from the copper-plated steel of the lower series.