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It’s been almost seven years since the current coin design depicting the shield of arms on the reverse was introduced. Frances Simmons, a coin expert, suggests coins should more identifiable. "You ought to be able to recognise it being from a particular country," she said. Simmons' favourite coin designs is the Irish Free State series from 1928 designed by Percy Metcalfe featuring the country's agricultural and sporting animals.