On 27 June 2013, The Central Bank of Ireland has launched two collector coins to mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Ireland; €10 Silver Proof coin and a €20 Gold Proof coin. The coins feature an iconic portrait of John F. Kennedy, the first President of the United States to appear on an Irish coin. Both coins were designed by Tom Fitzgerald and have an issue limit of 35,000 units; 25,000 units of the €10 silver coin and 10,000 units of the €20 gold coin.
2013 Ireland John F. Kennedy Proof Two-Coin Set
The 2013 €20 Gold Proof and €10 Silver Proof Coins commemorating the 50th Anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Ireland issue limit is 10,000 double units (gold & silver). The €20 Gold Proof Coin (.999 Gold) weighs 1g with a diameter of 13.92mm. The €10 Silver Proof Coin (.925 Sterling Silver) weighs 28.28g with a diameter of 38.61mm.
The designer is sculptor Tom Fitzgerald who lives and works in Limerick.
Price: € 130.00
2013 Ireland John F. Kennedy Proof Silver Coin
The 2013 €10 Silver Proof Coin commemorating the 50th Anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Ireland issue limit is 15,000 units. The €10 Silver Proof Coin (.925 Sterling Silver) weighs 28.28g with a diameter of 38.61mm.
The designer is sculptor Tom Fitzgerald who lives and works in Limerick.
Price: € 50.00
The coins can be ordered by phoning 1890 307 607 (within Ireland) or 00 353 1 2483605 (from outside Ireland) or downloading an order form. They can be purchased at our Dame Street office from 28 June 2013 (cash and card payments accepted). Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10.00am – 3.30pm, excl. public holidays.
