Ireland 10 Euro 2016 Eileen Gray

Eileen Gray (1878-1976) was a modern Irish artist. Within the framework of the European program of coins with the theme of art, for the year 2016 modern art was chosen. Several euro countries have issued a coin in this year with this theme. Ireland is one of these countries and has chosen the artist Eileen Gray. The works of Eileen Gray were characterized by Oriental, especially Japanese influences. On the face of the coin is an image of her typical artwork, a Japanese-style screen. In this her name æEileen GrayÆ is depicted as a 90 degree angle. On the right side of the coin is an image of Eileen Gray at a younger age. On the bottom of the coin is the value of 10 Euro. On the reverse of the coin is a large star, this star is also seen on the coins of the other countries that have issued a coin with the subject of art. At the bottom of the coin is the Europa star. On the right side of the coin the country name Eire (Ireland) and the year 2016 are displayed. The coin is presented in a luxury package and is sup plied with a numbered certificate.