2019 will mark the centenary of the first sitting of Dáil Éireann, in Dublin’s Mansion House. This took place on 21 January 2019, the same day as the outbreak of the Irish War of Independence. To mark this significant event in Irish history the following commemorative coin products will be issued:
Half-ounce Commemorative Gold Proof Coin
Proof Set to include the €2 commemorative circulating coin
Annual Mint Set – Irish Historical Buildings to include the €2 commemorative coin
There will be two silver proof commemorative coins issued in 2019.
€15 Silver Proof Coin to Commemorate 100 Years since the First Trans-Atlantic Flight
On 15 June 1919 the first trans-Atlantic flight in history, flown by aviators John Alcock and Arthur Brown, landed in Clifden Co. Galway. This was the first crossing of the Atlantic-Ocean by aeroplane in less than 72 consecutive hours.
€15 Silver Proof Phil Lynott Coin, as part of the 3-year Modern Irish Musicians Series
This will be the second coin in the three year series called ‘Modern Irish Musicians.’ The Phil Lynott coin will commemorate the 70th anniversary of his birth in 1949. The coin follows the Rory Gallagher coin in 2018 and will be superseded by a coin to commemorate the 80th anniversary since the birth of Luke Kelly.
From the Newsletter the 2€ CC theme will be "2019 will mark the centenary of the first sitting of Dáil Éireann, in Dublin’s Mansion House" and it will have a mintage of 1.000.000 pieces. Expected beginning of 2019.
CoB hat geschrieben:Collector Coin Programme 2019
2019 marks the centenary of the first sitting of Dáil Éireann. The first meeting of the Dáil was held in the Mansion House in
1919 and this was the beginning of a long journey, which has shaped our country into the progressive democracy it is today.
To celebrate this significant event in Irish history, the Central Bank of Ireland issued a €100 Gold Proof Coin on 07 February
2019. An Annual Mint Set and a Proof Set will also be issued which will contain the €2 commemorative coin. Later in the year
the Central Bank will issue two silver proof coins. One will celebrate 100 Years since the first Transatlantic Aviation and the
other will mark the 70th Anniversary of the birth of Irish musician Phil Lynott.
Proof Set 2019
This coin set will be of proof quality and will be presented in a rectangular coin box with a
certificate of authenticity. This set will include the commemorative €2 circulating coin.
Issue limit: 1,000 pieces
Launch Date: Quarter 2, 2019
Annual Mint Set 2019
The Annual Mint Set will pay tribute to the 100th anniversary of Dáil Éireann. The two most significant buildings associated
with the establishment of the new Irish Parliament (1919-1922) are the Mansion House and Leinster House. The set will
include the €2 commemorative coin and the regular brilliant uncirculated €2 for 2019.
Issue limit: 8,000 pieces
Launch Date: Quarter 2, 2019
Silver Proof Coins 2019
€15 Silver Proof Coin to Commemorate 100 Years since the First Transatlantic Flight
This coin will be struck to commemorate the first transatlantic flight in history, flown by aviators John Alcock and Arthur
Brown. The aircraft landed in Clifden Co. Galway on 15 June 1919. This was the first crossing of the Atlantic-Ocean by an
aeroplane in less than 72 consecutive hours.
Issue Limit: 3,000 pieces
Launch Date: June 2019
€15 Silver Proof Phil Lynott Coin
This will be the second coin in the three year series called ‘Modern Irish Musicians.’ This coin will commemorate the 70th
anniversary of Phil Lynott’s birth in 1949. The coin follows the Rory Gallagher coin, which was issued in 2018, which sold out.
In 2020, the Central Bank of Ireland will issue a coin to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the birth of Irish Musician Luke
Kelly.
Issue Limit: 3,000 pieces
Launch Date: August 2019
