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DenominationPenny (1d)
Country / EmpireIrish Free State (Saorstát Éireann) / Ireland (Éire)
Obverse DesignIrish Harp (Cláirseach), facing left, with 'SAORSTÁT ÉIREANN' (Irish Free State) or 'ÉIRE' (Ireland) and the date.
Reverse DesignA hen with five chicks, designed by Percy Metcalfe. The denomination '1D' (one penny) is below the hen, and 'REUL' (Irish for penny, though 'pingin' is also used) is sometimes present on earlier issues.
