Irish Punt - does it still exist?

Question

Is all of Ireland on the Euro, or maybe just the Northern part?

Answer 1

All of the Republic of Ireland and most of the rest of the EU states use the Euro

England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland use Sterling only

The Central Bank in Ireland will still exchange old punts into Euro's free of charge.

Punts are now collectors items (see Ebay for regular sellers)

Answer 2

the Irish punt ceased to be legal tender on January 1 2002 with the introduction of the Euro.

a number of people still have irish punts as souvenirs but they cannot be used in exchange for goods.

the Irish punt was never legal tender in northern ireland, they have always used Sterling, shops in the north did takes punt at low exchange rates

Answer 3

The Punt is no longer legal tender anywhere. The Republic changed over to the euro a few years ago. The North of Ireland (still under occupation) uses the GBP.

Roisin - I answered the question, you didn't. So why did you post. Save your rants for the schoolyard.

Answer 4

The Republic is in the Eurozone. Northern Ireland is still part of the United Kingdom, which comprises of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and they still use the British Pound, also known as Sterling.

So the Irish Punt is no longer is use, and hasn't been since January 2002 - that's five years ago now.

Answer 5

David D, this was a question about money - obviously asked by someone who does know Ireland very well.

Why try to confuse with politics. There has to be a tiocfaidh ár lá bulletin board somewhere that would really appreciate your views.

Answer 6

Northern Ireland uses the pound sterling. The republic of Ireland uses the euro.

Northern Ireland also issues its own banknotes - Ulster bank, Northern Bank, First Trust and Bank of Ireland as well as using the Bank of England notes. Northern Irish will also accept all Scottish notes AND the islands such as Channel islands and Isle of Man coinage and notes.