The Central Bank has issued a new €2 coin to commemorate the 1916 Rising.
The bank said this marks the first time that Ireland has released its own commemorative €2 coin marking an Irish event.
A total of 4.5 million coins will be issued.
The new coin features a representation of the statue of Hibernia on top of the GPO, the centenary dates and the name "Hibernia" in lettering influenced by the Book of Kells.
"It's a significant achievement for us to mint and issue our own circulating commemorative coin," commented Paul Molumby, Director of Currency and Facilities Management at the Central Bank.
Mr Molumby said the Central Bank is working with the banks, An Post, and the cash in transit companies to get the coin into circulation as soon as possible.
"Members of the public can expect to see the coins in the coming weeks as they come into general circulation," he added.
The design for the new coin, by Emmet Mullins, was chosen following a competition that saw 52 Irish and international designers submit proposals based on the Proclamation of the Irish Republic.
