1979 Ireland 1 Penny non-magnetic
1979Ireland9,500,000 struck by Royal Mint
1979 Ireland 1 Penny non-magnetic is an Ireland 1 Penny coin struck in 1979 at the Irish Mint. 21,766,000 were minted. Its type value is £0.17, Numista's price for this type (May 2026): 1979 has not been priced separately. It is rated 3/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin), weighs 3.56 g and measures 20.32 mm across.
Denomination
1 Penny
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
21,766,000
Physical Properties
Composition:Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin)
Weight:3.56g
Shape:Round
Diameter:20.32mm
Thickness:1.47mm
Currency:Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001)
Mint:Irish Mint
Features & Details
RoundBronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin)
Value source:Numista type value
Value date:18 May 2026
Is the Ireland 1 Penny non-magnetic 1979 rare?
Its circulation mintage of 21,766,000 is the 4th lowest of 11 circulation Ireland 1 Penny coins in the catalogue.
Ireland 1 Penny non-magnetic by year
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