Queues outside Central Bank as commemorative Collins coin goes on sale

Queues have formed outside the Central Bank on Dublin's Dame Street after a special Michael Collins coin collection went on sale.

Thu, 16 Aug, 2012 - 12:51

Queues have formed outside the Central Bank on Dublin's Dame Street after a special Michael Collins coin collection went on sale.

It was launched by Finance Minister Michael Noonan yesterday to mark the 90th anniversary of Collins' death.

More than 18,000 coins have been minted.

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