A genuine Irish coin from 1949

These cufflinks are made from genuine Irish threepence coins dated 1949. The original 1949 date creates a direct connection to the recipient’s birth year or another special occasion.

The coins show the Irish hare and Celtic harp. Each pair is made by hand and supplied in a silver-coloured presentation box, ready to give.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the coins genuinely dated 1949?

Yes. Each cufflink is made from a genuine Irish threepence coin dated 1949.

Why choose 1949 cufflinks as a gift?

The original coin date creates a direct connection to the recipient’s birth year or another special occasion.

What designs appear on the coins?

The coins show the Irish hare and Celtic harp.

Are the cufflinks made by hand?

Yes. Each pair is made by hand.

Is a presentation box included?

Yes. A silver-coloured presentation box is included.

Will every pair look identical?

Genuine circulated coins can show small differences in colour, finish and signs of use.

What is the returns policy?

Our 30-day returns policy applies. Please see the website returns information for full details.

1949

Meath the All Ireland Senior Football Championship
Tipperary  won the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship

BORN THAT YEAR WERE

Arsene Wenger (Arsenal Football Club Manager)
Benjamin Netanyahu (Former Israeli Prime Minister)
Billy Joel (Musician)/Bruce Springsteen (Musician)
Don Johnson (Actor)/Gloria Gaynor (Singer)
Jeff Bridges (Actor)/Ken Wilber (Philosopher)
Larry Holmes (American Athlete)/Larry Wall (Canadian Author)
Lionel Richie (Musician)/Meryl Streep (Actress)
Mike Schmidt (Athlete)
Peter Agre (American Biologist)
Peter McWilliams (Author)
Richard Gere (Actor)
Ron Wyden (US Politician)
Sigourney Weaver (Actress)
Tom Waits (Musician)
Whoopi Goldberg (Actress)

INVENTIONS IN 1949 INCLUDED

Cake mix
The first automatic street lights are installed in New Milford, Connecticut

FAMOUS IRISH MOVIES INCLUDED

Champion
The Story of Seabiscuits

ALSO THAT YEAR

6.75 Richter scale earthquake in Ecuador kills 6000 and destroys 50 towns
Soviet Union tests its first atomic bomb.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Established
Federal Republic of Germany officially founded
Indonesia gains it’s independence From Netherlands
Berlin Airlift officially comes to an end on May 12th
The Communist People’s Republic of China is proclaimed under Mao Tse Tung.
Republic of China / Taiwan on the island of Formosa comes into being following the defeat by Mao Tse Tung
The Geneva Convention is agreed providing an agreement on the treatment of prisoners
Newfoundland Joins Canada Confederation
NBA National Basketball Association NBA Comes Into Being Find Out More About More The History, Origins and Growth Of Basketball including origins, star players, growth, and the modern game.
RCA Perfects a system for broadcasting color television
First Polaroid Camera sold for $89.95
President Harry S. Truman authorizes $16 million in aid for Palestinian refugees
The Emmy Awards for US Television first presented
First Volkswagen Beetle The Peoples Car sold in US
The first car with a Porsche badge is shown
De-Havilland Comet first commercial passenger jet airliner test flight
Apartheid Made official Policy of National party in South Africa