Obverse: The Irish national harp is depicted at the center, surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Community. The inscriptions “éire”, the initials “TR” and the year “1990” are also present, symbolising Ireland’s role in European cooperation.
Reverse: An Irish red deer is shown, representing Ireland’s natural and cultural heritage. The denomination “10 ECU” appears below the design.
About the coin: This is a commemorative 10 ECU silver coin issued in Ireland in 1990 to mark the meeting of the Council of the European Economic Community in Dublin. The coin is struck in .925 silver, with a total weight of 28 g, a diameter of 37.5 mm and a pure silver content of approximately 25.90 g, and is regarded as a collectible fantasy issue linked to pre-euro European integration.
