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Currency Used in Ireland

Friday, July 24, 2009
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The Change

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    The Republic of Ireland changed its currency from the Sterling Pound to the Euro in 2005. Northern Ireland on the other hand chose to stay with the Sterling Pound when most countries in the European Union made the change.

Euro Coins

  • Step 1:
    Euros come in coin values of 2 Euros and 1 Euro, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cent.

Euro Notes

  • Step 1:
    Euros also come in notes valued at 500, 200, 50, 20, 10 and 5.

Pound Coins

  • Step 1:
    Pounds are available in coins valued at 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 pence(s).

Pound Banknotes

  • Step 1:
    Pounds are also found in the form of banknotes. These denominations include 5, 10, 20 and 50 GBP.

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