Ireland

Irish pound notes from the Central Bank of Ireland, including an almost uncirculated consecutive pair of 1 pound notes from 1984.

The last Irish pound notes before the euro.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Ireland banknotes

Ireland's pound (punt) was linked to sterling until 1979. The Central Bank of Ireland's Series B notes of the 1970s–80s show Queen Medb on the 1 pound, with early Irish manuscripts on the back. Ireland adopted the euro in 2002 at 0.787564 pounds per euro.

See also: European banknotes, England and consecutive serial numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Who is on the Irish 1 pound note?

Queen Medb (Maeve), the legendary queen of Connacht from Irish mythology.

Can old Irish pound notes be exchanged?

Yes, the Central Bank of Ireland still exchanges Irish pound notes for euro.

When did Ireland adopt the euro?

Euro notes and coins replaced the Irish pound on 1 January 2002.

Are your Ireland banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Ireland note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.