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What currency did the Central Bank of Ireland issue before the euro?

  • Irish pound

  • Irish shilling

  • Irish pence

  • Irish guinea

Answer

Before the introduction of the euro in 1999, the Central Bank of Ireland was responsible for issuing the Irish pound. The Irish pound was replaced by the euro as the official currency of Ireland on 1 January 1999.
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