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Ireland, 1 Pound Banknote , 1971 / AUNC

AED 249

Numis.Yard

5.0

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Perfect inside and out

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 10th July 2026

Description

This is a one Irish Pound banknote, part of the "Lady Lavery Series" of Irish legal tender notes.
Issue Date: 1971
Condition: About Uncirculated
Watermark: Head of Erin
1971 release, first time introduced The Security Thread for all Irish banknotes.
The portrait on the note is of Lady Hazel Lavery, an American-born artist's model and socialite who was married to the Irish painter Sir John Lavery.
Sir John was commissioned to paint the representation of Ireland for the new banknotes in 1928, and he chose his wife as the model.
Lady Lavery's portrait appeared on all Republic of Ireland banknotes from 1928 until mid of 70's.