1928 Irish Hare coin necklace with a sterling silver chain, 1928 coin from Ireland, a great gift for someone proud of their Irish heritage a pretty little vintage three penny coin from Ireland is silver colour and made out of cupro nickel ( a mixture of copper and nickel ) It measures approximately 18mm across the coin has an Irish hare on one side and an Irish harp with 1928 the year it was minted on the other side choose between a simple necklace with no charm or add either a green crystal (cut glass) charm or a pearl (creamy white colour) The chain is an 18 inch Sterling silver curb chain with a lobster clasp a great gift for someone with Irish heritage The Irish coin is made out of cupro-nickel, which is an alloy made out of copper and nickel, so this necklace will not be suitable for someone with a nickel allergy this necklace comes in a luxury Gift box hand tied with a beautiful organza ribbon and bow The coins that I use to make my jewellery and keyrings are circulated coins that have been sterilised and polished by hand they may have slight marks or signs of wear