Series B Irish Banknotes (1976/1982 - 1989/1993)

Irish Writers, Philosophers and Artists

In 1976, Central Bank of Ireland introduced a new series of notes, which replaced the Lady Lavery notes (Series A). Although this new series featured a £100 note, this note was never put into circulation. Each denomination showcased a different figure from Irish history. 

£1 Note: Queen Medb (Maeve)

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Front of note: Queen Medb (Maeve)

B Series £1 Note

Reverse side: Extract from Lebor na hUidre

B Series £1 Note reverse
Colour: Green and Red
Size: 148 x 78 mm
Security feature: Watermark (Female Head)
Metal Security Thread
Date on first notes: 10/6/77
Date on last notes: 13/9/89

£5 – Johannes Scotus Erigena

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Front of note: Johannes Scotus Erigena, an Irish philosopher and theologian

B Series £5 Note

Reverse side: Extract from the Book of Kells

B Series £5 Note reverse
Colour: Brown
Size: 156 x 82 mm
Security feature: Watermark (Female Head)
Metal Security Thread
Date on first notes: 26/2/76
Date on last notes: 7/5/93

 

£10 – Jonathan Swift

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Front of note: Jonathan Swift

B Series £10 Note 

Reverse side: Detail of 1756 Dublin street map

B Series £10 Note reverse
Colour: Purple
Size: 164 x 86 mm
Security feature: Watermark (Female Head)
Metal Security Thread
Date on first notes: 1/6/78
Date on last notes: 15/4/92

£20 – William Butler Yeats

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Front of note: William Butler Yeats

B Series £20 Note 

Reverse side: Map of the Blasket Islands

B Series £20 Note reverse
Colour: Blue
Size: 172 x 90 mm
Security feature: Watermark (Female Head)
Metal Security Thread
Date on first notes: 7/1/80
Date on last notes: 14/2/92

£50 – Turlough O'Carolan

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Front of note: Torlough O'Carolan

B Series £50 Note 

Reverse side: Wood carvings in organ loft of St Michan's Church

B Series £50 Note reverse
Colour: Reds and Browns
Size: 180 x 94 mm
Security feature: Watermark (Female Head)
Metal Security Thread
Date on first notes: 1/11/82
Date on last notes: 5/11/91

£100 – Grace O'Malley (unreleased note)

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Front of note: Grace O'Malley

Series B £100-front 

Reverse side: Genealogical map of Ireland

Series B £100