Irish households should check change now for coin worth €300

Irish households are being urged to check their change for a rare coin that could be worth €300. The article says about 352,000 of these coins were minted in Ireland and points to the 1930 Irish Half Crown as the key example. According to the Old Currency Exchange, collectors estimate the value could reach €300 for an uncirculated version, while the lowest-condition coin is worth around €7. In extra-fine condition, it could be valued at €225. The half crown, described as a subdivision of the pre-decimal Irish pound, measures 32.4mm and was designed by Percy Metcalfe, featuring an Irish harp and “SAORSTÁT ÉIREANN” on one side and an Irish Hunter horse on the other.