Millennium Irish Pound Coin

Irish Millennium Pound Coin - Silver Piedfort Proof In perfect condition - Never taken out of its plastic case. The Millennium £1 coin being the last national coin to be struck by the Irish Mint. In 2000, a special £1 was issued to mark the Millennium, and depicting the historic Broighter Boat. What are proof coins? Proof coins are collectable coins not intended for general circulation. They are minted using specially polished dies and blanks that give them a mirror-like finish. These coins are struck at least twice during the minting process. They are individually handled and protectively stored in order to prevent tarnishing. This is in comparison to general circulating coins which are struck once during the minting process and are handled in bulk. The defined, intricate and shiny appearance of proof coins gives them their collectable quality.