One thousand years of Irish coinage are marked by An Post's new 32p stamp, which shows King Sihtric's silver penny, first minted in Dublin in 997 AD. A limited edition of sterling silver and cupronickel replica souvenir coins, at £25 and £6 respectively, and first day covers containing replica coins at £4.95, are available at the GPO in Dublin and main post offices.
An Post issues new 32p stamp
One thousand years of Irish coinage are marked by An Post's new 32p stamp, which shows King Sihtric's silver penny, first minted…
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