1 Pound

Issuer Ireland
Year 1977-1989
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 1 Pound (1 Punt)
Currency Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001)
Composition Paper
Size 148 × 78 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer Central Bank of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland (1974-2001)
Designer(s) Servicon
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) P#70
Obverse description Medb (legendary Queen of Connacht) at right. Pre-Christian era geometric design based on archaeological artifacts (bone slips) in centre. Excerpt from the Táin (book of Irish mythology) in background.
Obverse lettering Banc Ceannais na hÉireann Nótaí dlíthairgthe punt
(Translation: Central Bank of Ireland Legal tender note pound)
Reverse description Decorated excerpt from Lebor na hUidre (oldest surviving Irish manuscript)
Reverse lettering Central Bank of Ireland £1 Legal Tender
Signature(s)
Protection type Watermark
Protection description Lady Lavery
Variants
Numisquare ID 9678442800
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