The Irish 2 euro coin features the national emblem of Ireland, the Celtic harp, known as the Cláirseach. This iconic instrument has served as the official state symbol for centuries, representing the cultural heritage and musical traditions of the Irish people. The harp design on the coin is based on the Brian Boru harp, which is currently housed in the Long Room of the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin. Surrounding the central harp are the twelve stars of the European Union and the year of issue, with the name of the country inscribed in Irish as Éire. This standard circulation coin was issued in 2008 with a total mintage of 6,080,000 pieces.