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Irish euro coins all share the same design by Jarlath Hayes, that of the harp, a traditional symbol for Ireland since the Middle Ages, based on that of the Brian Boru harp, housed in Trinity College, Dublin.
All denominations of Ireland’s coins depict the national symbol of a Celtic harp. The harp has been an emblem of Ireland since the 13th century, first shown on a coin during the reign of King Henry VIII. The motif for the euro coins was designed by Jarlath Hayes.
Harp was a political symbol of Ireland for many centuries. It was first used for the symbolic image of Ireland in the Royal Flag of the King of Scotland, James VI (also known as King of England, James I), and has since been featured in all the Royal Flag of England, Britain, and the United Kingdom, although the style of the image has changed over time. Since 1922, the Independent State of Ireland continues to use the harp as a state symbol imprinted on the Great Seal of Ireland, on the coat of arms, flag and Presidential Presidential Seal, as well as a number of other state symbols and documents.
The emblem of Ireland, the harp is depicted golden color on a blue background. The choice of this symbol has become a mark of respect to the heroic art of bards. Previously called bards of ancient storytellers - Irish singers. That they were named the most active participants liberation warrior who led Ireland.
