Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
202. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Finance if he has considered issuing a commemorative coin to honour front-line workers as has been done in Italy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5814/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe role of the Minister of Finance is to authorise the issuance of circulating and commemorative coins.
The Central Bank of Ireland acts as an agent for the Minister in issuing all Irish coin, both circulating and commemorative. The Central Bank has responsibility for the design, production and issuance of the commemorative coins.
The commemorative coin programme for 2021 has been finalised, and the Central Bank is currently seeking submissions from the general public in relation to the collector coin programme for 2022.
All submissions, including any submission relating to front-line workers, will be considered as part of the commemorative coin programme for 2022.
The Collector Coin Unit at the Central Bank can be connected directly at coindesign@centralbank.ie.
