What is this? Found in a half roll

[Yinzi50]

Sound test is close to silver but is copper color.

 

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[Montana Jim]

Irish Coin -  1965

One Penny (Hen and peeps)

In 1965 there were 11,160,000 minted.

Here are some on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/IRELAND-6-IRISH...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50

 

[Yinzi50]

Thanks, Jim. It's good to know because I really like this coin.

 

[HolyDiver]

Very cool find.

 

[XX]

I've also found the Irish Punt which was actually worth more than 50¢. Unfortunately, Ireland has switched over the Euro and the only way I know of to cash in the old money is at Ireland's Central Bank.

http://www.centralbank.ie/ncn_exch.asp