Series A banknotes

The Series A banknotes (Irish: Nótaí bainc sraith A) were the first banknotes created by and for the Irish Free State in 1928 and continued to be issued when the Free State became the Republic of Ireland. They are considered to "count amongst the most iconic and beautiful of all modern banknotes." The series is known as "The Lady Lavery Series", from the prominent portrait on the front of the notes. The notes were issued from 1928 to 1977 until they were gradually replaced by Series B banknotes beginning in 1976. However, as no £100 note was issued in Series B, the Series A £100 note remained in use until replaced by the Series C note in 1996.