1982 Ireland 50 P– Irish Capercaillie Bird – Pre-Euro – Éire Harp – Rare Vintage

This is a vintage Irish 50 Pence coin issued in 1982, featuring a beautiful design of a capercaillie (wood grouse) in flight. The obverse bears the iconic Celtic harp and the country name “Éire”, the Irish name for Ireland. 🔹 Country: Ireland 🔹 Year: 1982 🔹 Denomination: 50 Pence (Pre-Euro) 🔹 Obverse: Celtic harp with “Éire” and year 🔹 Reverse: Capercaillie bird in flight 🔹 Material: Cupronickel 🔹 Diameter: 30 mm 🔹 Shape: Heptagonal (7-sided) 🔹 Condition: Circulated – see photos This coin was part of Ireland’s currency before adopting the euro and is now a highly collectible piece, especially due to its distinctive wildlife design.

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