Irish Coin Cufflinks by Year
1988 Irish 1p Cufflinks – Birth-Year Gift
€59.00
These cufflinks use genuine 1988 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 1988 coin year shown. Our 30-day returns policy applies.
Click on the description box for more information and events from 1988!
Description
A genuine Irish coin from 1988
These cufflinks are made from genuine Irish 1p coins dated 1988. 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 | 1988 |
| 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 1988 Irish coins?
Yes. Each pair is made using genuine Irish 1p coins dated 1988.
Why do they make a meaningful birth-year gift?
The original 1988 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.
1988 – INFORMATION AND EVENTS FROM 1988
POPULAR SONGS IN 1988
Morrissey- Everyday Is Like Sunday
Celine Dion – Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi
The Adventurers: Broken Land
Sinead O’Connor- Mandinka
Belinda Carlisle: Heaven Is A Place On Earth
The Pogues: Fiesta
Bobby McFerrin: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Enya: Orinoco Flow
Whitney Houston: One Moment In Time
The Primitives: Crash
U2: Desire
Aslan: This Is
1988 SPORTS
Meath won the All Ireland Senior Football Champions
Galway won the All Ireland Senior Hurling Champions
INVENTIONS IN 1988 INCLUDED
Digital cellular phones (Ed. As if that will ever catch on !!)
Prozac
IRISH MOVIES INCLUDED
The Courier
Da
The Dawning
The Good Mother
High Spirits
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
Taffin
ALSO THAT YEAR
After 8 years and 1.5 million dead the Iran — Iraq war ends
Suspected Libyan terrorist bomb explodes on Pan Am jet over Lockerbie in Scotland on December 21st killing all 259 on board and 11 on the ground
A 70ft giant is washed up in Dublin Bay. Eurovision: Pat Kenny and Michelle Rocca host a cliff hanger. Switzerland win by one point with an unknown singer called Celine Dion.
London: the Court of Appeal rejects a plea by the Birmingham Six. Controversial talks begin between Sinn Fein and the SDLP. John Hume defends his actions.
April 16 – The Irish National Lottery launches its national live draw.
June 19 – The Royal Canal officially reopens for leisure purpose between Leixlip and Maynooth.
July 10 – Dublin celebrates its official 1,000th birthday. Jonathan Swift’s ‘Gulliver’ visits Dublin for the city’s Millennium celebrations.
July 18 – Nelson Mandela, the jailed anti-apartheid leader, is awarded the freedom of Dublin City.
October 8 – A tax amnesty brings in over £500 million.