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The Irish Pound: From Origins to EMU

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This article provides a brief overview of the Irish pound’s origins, before looking in more detail at the questioning of the sterling link and events leading up to Ireland joining the EMS.

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  • Kelly, John, 2003. "The Irish Pound: From Origins to EMU," Quarterly Bulletin Articles, Central Bank of Ireland, pages 89-115, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:cbi:qtbart:y:2003:m:03:p:89-115
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