Irish Coin Cufflinks by Year
1979 Irish 1p Cufflinks – Birth-Year Gift for Him
€59.00
These cufflinks use genuine 1979 Irish 1p coins, showing an ornamental bird inspired by the Book of Kells and the Celtic harp. Handmade in Dublin, each pair arrives in a silver-coloured presentation box for a distinctive birth-year gift. Choose the original 1979 coin year shown. Our 30-day returns policy applies.
Click on the description box for more information and events from 1979!
Description
A genuine Irish coin from 1979
These cufflinks are made from genuine Irish 1p coins dated 1979. The ornamental bird inspired by the Book of Kells and Celtic harp designs make them a distinctive birth-year gift with a clear connection to Ireland.
Each pair is handmade in Dublin and presented in a silver-coloured gift box, ready to give for a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion.
Product details
| Occasion | Birth-year gift, birthday or anniversary |
|---|---|
| Coin year | 1979 |
| Coin | Genuine Irish 1p coins |
| Designs | Ornamental bird inspired by the Book of Kells and Celtic harp |
| Made in | Dublin, Ireland |
| Presentation | Silver-coloured presentation box |
| Returns | 30-day returns policy |
Frequently asked questions
Are these genuine 1979 Irish coins?
Yes. Each pair is made using genuine Irish 1p coins dated 1979.
Why do they make a meaningful birth-year gift?
The original 1979 date creates a direct connection to the recipient’s year of birth.
What designs appear on the coins?
The coins feature an ornamental bird inspired by the Book of Kells and the Celtic harp.
Where are the cufflinks made?
They are handmade in Dublin, Ireland.
Do they come in a gift box?
Yes. Each pair arrives in a silver-coloured presentation box.
Will the coins look exactly the same as the photograph?
As genuine circulated coins, they may show small variations in tone and wear. These marks are part of their history and make each pair unique.
What is the returns policy?
Our 30-day returns policy applies. Please see the website returns information for full details.
1979 – INFORMATION AND EVENTS FROM 1979
Kerry won the All Ireland Senior Football Champions
Kilkenny won the All Ireland Senior Hurling Champions
BORN THAT YEAR WERE
Kate Hudson (Actress)
Johnny Wilkinson (Rugby Player)
Catherine Zeta Jones (Actress)
INVENTIONS IN 1979 INCLUDED
Cell phones
Walkman
Roller blades
FAMOUS IRISH MOVIES INCLUDED
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
ALSO THAT YEAR
USSR Invades Afghanistan
Margaret Thatcher elected Prime minister in UK
Severe Atlantic Storm hits Fastnet International Yacht Race and a number of boats and crew are lost
In the US due to crisis in Iran Oil Prices increase around the world and the public begin panic buying making things worse.
Pope John Paul II arrives on a three-day visit to Ireland. Over one million people attend a Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park in Dublin
Dubliner Eamonn Coghlan breaks the world indoor mile record. He clocks 3 minutes 52.6 seconds at a race in San Diego.