Coins are not interchangeable between Irish and Sterling.
All Irish coins have a harp on one side.
In the South the Euro became legal tender as of Jan 1 st 1999 but notes and coins will not be available until 2002. In the North there are no plans to join the Euro at the moment. If you would like to see what the Euro Notes look like click here . Canada Dollars IEP Ireland Punt GBP United Kingdom Pounds EUR Euro into this type of currency. By using this service, you agree to be bound by the terms of use agreement .