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Irish Halfpenny CoinThe Irish halfpenny coin was the second smallest denomination of the Irish currency and worth 1/480 of an Irish pound. The artist was given the choice of a boar, sow or ram and ultimately the pig, with several piglets was chosen. The design was by Percy Metcalf, an English artist, and the coin had a diameter of 1.005 inches and weight if 87.5 grams. The coin was introduced in 1928 and ceased to be legal tender on August 1 1969. External link
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