HomeFleur-de-coin.comEurozoneMember statesDisplayColored eurosDisplayBy type Irish colored coins The following colored coins were issued in ireland since the introduction of the Common European Currency on January 1, 2002. Common specifications Diameter mm Thickness mm Weight gr Composition Edge Irish currency Euros - the circulating euro coins from ireland Commemoratives - 2 euro coins honoring people and events Colored - 2 euro coins with artificial colors BU sets - official blisters issued in ireland