The image shows an Irish one pound coin (1 punt) from the year 2000. This coin was the final one-pound coin issued before Ireland adopted the euro in 2002.
The coin's design features a harp, which is the national symbol of Ireland and has been on most Irish coins since the country's independence.
The text "Éire" is the Irish name for Ireland.
Design: The coin features a stylized image of a currach (a traditional Irish boat) with a Christian cross as its mast and two stars above it. The word "MILLENNIUM" is inscribed at the bottom.
Significance: This coin was issued to commemorate the new millennium.
The year 2000 is visible on the right side of the coin.
The Irish pound was abolished in 2002 when the country transitioned to the euro.
