Irish Gold Proof Coin You can get a very nice Irish Gold Proof Coin from the Irish bank at Irish gold proof coin.As per the bank, “To accompany the issue of the €10 Silver Proof Coin, the Central Bank & Financial Services Authority of Ireland are pleased to announce the issue of the €20 Gold Proof Coin. The coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Samuel Beckett and has been minted specially to participate in the "Smallest Gold Coins in the World Programme.”“Struck in fine (.999) Gold, and weighing only 1/25th of an ounce, this exquisite coin comes in a beautiful presentation case and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.This is Ireland's first gold Euro coin.”The price for this delightful little coin is : € 50.00 which is just over 60 USD.The Irish mint also do a gold and silver two coin set. A €10 Silver Proof Coin and a €20 Gold Proof Coin sit side by side in a magnificent Two Coin Proof Set and are presented in a luxurious black presentation case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.The maximum issue limit on this double boxed set is 5,000 pieces. The price for this set is € 80.00 which is close to 100 USD.There is a silver proof coin also to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Samuel Beckett.This €10 Silver Proof Coin features a stylized portrait of Samuel Beckett and the design endeavors to capture his distinct and dramatic pose. Equally dramatic is his most famous work "Waiting for Godot" which is depicted in the background of the coin. This coin is part of the 2006 Europa Coin Programme and as such bears the Europa Symbol.This coin will be launched on 26 April 2006 and sales will commence on 1 May 2006.Price : € 32.00 or around 40 USD.