Irish Coin Cufflinks by Year
1980 Irish Halfpenny Cufflinks – Birth-Year Gift
€59.00
These cufflinks use genuine 1980 Irish halfpenny 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 1980 coin year shown. Our 30-day returns policy applies.
Click on the description box for more information and events from 1980!
Description
A genuine Irish coin from 1980
These cufflinks are made from genuine Irish halfpenny coins dated 1980. The ornamental bird inspired by the Book of Kells and the Celtic harp 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 | 1980 |
| Coin | Genuine Irish halfpenny coins |
| Designs | Book of Kells-inspired bird and Celtic harp |
| Made in | Dublin, Ireland |
| Presentation | Silver-coloured presentation box |
| Returns | 30-day returns policy |
Frequently asked questions
Are these genuine 1980 Irish coins?
Yes. Each pair is made using genuine Irish halfpenny coins dated 1980.
Why do they make a meaningful birth-year gift?
The original 1980 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.
1980 – INFORMATION AND EVENTS FROM 1980
Kerry won the All Ireland Senior Football Champions
Galway won the All Ireland Senior Hurling Champions
BORN THAT YEAR WERE
Jessica Simpson (Singer)
Venus Williams (Tennis Pro)
Christina Aguilera (Singer)
INVENTIONS IN 1980 INCLUDED
Hepatitis-B vaccine
ALSO THAT YEAR
Start of Iran/ Iraq War
London: The SAS end a six- day siege of the Iranian Embassy. They kill four terrorists and free nineteen hostages
Zimbabwe formerly Rhodesia gains independence. Prince Philip attends the ceremony to hand the country over. Bob Marley plays at the new Zimbabwe concert.
In Poland Solidarity Trade Union Formed and shipyard workers go on strike. Lech Walesa leads the trade union ‘Solidarity’
The US Fails in operation to free hostages in Iran, which many say cost US President Carter the next election.
Johnny Logan wins the Eurovision with “What’s Another Year”.
A Dublin court cancels a Boomtown Rats concert because of fears for crowd safety. Singer Bob Geldof rejects the court’s decision. The battle goes on for two weeks. The Rats finally play at Leixlip Castle to fourteen thousand fans…..Bob Geldof claims victory.
The television world is asked in the TV series Dallas ‘Who shot JR?’
The world is shocked to hear the news that John Lennon was murdered in Central Park, New York.
‘There’s No One Like Grandma’ by St. Winifred’s School Choir is painfully the Christmas Number 1
OTHER SONGS THAT YEAR
Abba: I Have A Dream
Boomtown Rats: Someone’s Looking At You
Blondie: Atomic
Johnny Logan: What’s Another Year ?
Nolan Sisters: I’m In The Mood For Dancing
The Clash: London Calling
Split Enz: I Got You
U2- Stories For Boys
Brendan Shine: Catch Me If You Can
Queen: Another One Bites The Dust
Bagatelle: Summer In Dublin.
T.R. Dallas: Oh Lord It’s Hard To Be Humble
Queen: Flash
John Lennon: Imagine
