The production of euro coins begins in Dublin.
Euro notes and coins were introduced on 1 January 2002. The production of euro coins begin at the mint in Sandyford, Dublin two years earlier.
Plans are in place to produce £180 million worth of euro coins which come in 8 different forms ranging from 1 cent to 2 euro. Each euro member state is responsible for the coins it will put in to circulation. The front of the coins, which specifies the value, will be the same in all countries. The back of the coins will be different in all countries, with the harp decorating the Irish coins.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 13 September 1999. The reporter is Geraldine Harney.
