1986 Irish 20 Pound
Ireland
1986
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$2,796.51
Based on Gold spot price ($4,831.225/oz) · 91.7% purity · 19.64g
Updated 4:51 AM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Ireland |
| Years Minted | 1986 |
| Composition | 91.67% gold |
| Weight | 19.64 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the Irish harp, the national emblem, with inscriptions including 'EIRE' and the date 1986.
Reverse
Depicts a commemorative design honoring a significant Irish historical event.
History & Notable Facts
The 1986 Irish 20-pound coin was issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Easter Rising, a rebellion that shaped modern Ireland.
Struck in proof quality from 22-karat gold, it features a harp on the obverse and an emblematic design of the rebellion on the reverse, including figures from history. The Central Bank of Ireland oversaw its production, though exact mintage figures remain murky, lost perhaps in bureaucratic fog. I've turned a few of these over in my hands; the edge is reeded, a practical touch against wear.
As for rarity, it's not the stuff of legends. One might say it's as common as rain in Dublin among serious collectors.
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