Currency Used in Ireland

Ireland currency varies depending on if you are in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland has made modern changes while Northern Ireland has stayed traditional.

The Change

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

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

Euro Notes

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

Pound Coins

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

Pound Banknotes

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

References

• Ireland Currency

Resources

• Currency Converter