1966 Irish 10 Shilling Easter Rising Coin

Pair of 1966 Irish Ten Shilling silver commemorative coins, issued by the Central Bank of Ireland to mark the 50th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Price refers to each. These are Ireland’s first commemorative circulating coins and are highly recognisable among collectors. 🪙 Details: * Year: 1966 * Country: Ireland * Denomination: 10 Shillings (pre-decimal) * Metal: 83.5% Silver * Weight: approx. 18.14g each * Design: Thomas Humphrey Paget * Obverse: Bust of Pádraig Pearse * Reverse: Cú Chulainn statue (GPO, Dublin) ✨ Key features: * First ever Irish commemorative coin issued for circulation * Contains edge inscription: “Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916” * One of the most iconic Irish silver coins of the 20th century * Known for its concave strike and detailed design * Increasingly sought after by collectors of Irish history & silver coins