Ireland, 2002 AD., Republic, 1 Euro, KM 38.

Ireland, Republic, engravers: Jariath Hayes (obverse) and Luc Luycx (reverse), 2002 AD.,
1 Euro (23,25 mm / 7,42 g), bimetallic copper-nickel plated nickel center in nickel-brass ring (75 % Cu, 20 % Zn, 5 % Ni), 7,50 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 132.082.219 , axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°) , 3 segmented reeding sections (3 × 29 grooves) on an otherwise plain edge,
Obv.: éIRe - 2002 , a Cláirseach, a Celtic harp, encircled by 12 stars around on the nickel-brass ring.
Rev.: 1 EURO / LL , map of Europe (1st map type, with borders), to right 6 lines and twelve stars of Europe on the edge; engraver´s initials LL to r. below O.
KM 38 .
(from circulation)

Year / Mint Mark / Mintage
2002 132.082.219
2002 25,000 In Sets only
2003 2,520,000
2003 65,000 In Sets only
2004 1,632,990
2004 44,000 In Sets only
2005 6,769,777
2005 55,000 In Sets only
2006 4,023,722
2006 5,000 Proof
2006 55,000 In Sets only