50 Pounds

50 Pounds - obverse50 Pounds - reverse

© nordboutik59

Features

Issuer Ireland
Issuing bank Central Bank of Ireland (Banc Ceannais na hÉireann)
Period Republic (1937-date)
Type Standard banknote
Years 1982-1991
Value 50 Pounds (50 Punt)
50 IEP = USD 68
Currency Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001)
Composition Paper
Size 180 × 94 mm
Shape Rectangular
Number
N#
202877
References P# 74
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Turlough O'Carolan (blind Irish harper and composer) and right.
Timbrell in background.

Lettering:
Banc Ceannais na hÉireann
Nótaí dlíthairgthe caoga bpunt

Translation:
Central Bank of Ireland
Legal tender note fifty pounds

Designer: Servicon

Reverse

Musical instruments (based on the wood carvings on the organ loft of St. Michan's Church, Dublin).

Lettering:
Central Bank of Ireland
£50
Legal Tender

Designer: Servicon

Printer

Central Bank of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland (1974-2001)

See also

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1982-Nov-01  Photo $ 540 60% P#74a, Sigs: Tomás F. Ó Cofaigh & Maurice Doyle
1991-Nov-05  40% P#74b, Sigs: Maurice Doyle & S. P. Cromien

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this banknote

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 88 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 PoundsPicture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds
Katz
Jubilee Auction 100
Lot 1324
Internet Archive
23 Nov 2023 1982-Nov-01 – P#74a, Sigs: Tomás F. Ó Cofaigh & Maurice Doyle UNC USD 530.77
(EUR 492.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 PoundsPicture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds
Katz
Auction 95
Lot 1522
Internet Archive
16 Sep 2023 1982-Nov-01 – P#74a, Sigs: Tomás F. Ó Cofaigh & Maurice Doyle UNC USD 551.27
(EUR 511.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
See the sales

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)