1997 Ireland £10 Banknote | James Joyce | "Series C" Literary Heritage | Vintage Irish Punt Currency/ref d11
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Immerse yourself in the literary landscape of 20th-century Dublin with this authentic £10 banknote from Ireland. Issued by the Central Bank of Ireland (Banc Ceannais na hÉireann) on 04-12-97, this note is part of the celebrated "Series C" which honored prominent Irish historical and cultural figures.
Designed by the artist Robert Ballagh, this note is a masterpiece of storytelling, woven with references to Ireland's most famous novelist.
Banknote Details:
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Obverse (Front): Features a distinctive portrait of the legendary writer James Joyce (1882–1941) against a background of Dublin Bay and the Howth peninsula, setting the scene for his most famous works.
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Reverse (Back): Showcases one of the River God heads from the Custom House in Dublin, specifically representing the River Liffey. Overlaid is the famous opening sentence of Joyce's Finnegans Wake: "riverrun, past Eve and Adam's, from swerve of shore to bend of bay, brings us by a commodius vicus of recirculation back to Howth Castle and Environs."
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Date of Issue: 4th December 1997.
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Signatories: Features the signatures of Maurice O'Connell (Governor) and Paddy Mullarkey (Secretary of the Department of Finance).
Key Features:
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Condition: Circulated (Fine/Very Fine) – Shows natural signs of handling and original folds (as seen in the provided images), retaining a solid paper quality and vibrant green-blue hues.
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Historical Context: This was the final £10 series before Ireland adopted the Euro in 2002, making it a nostalgic piece of the "Celtic Tiger" era.
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Security: Includes a watermark of Lady Lavery and a windowed security thread.
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