

Barack Obama Coin
"I picked this up in the Barack Obama Plaza in Moneygall and it cost me three euros. I'm a big fan of Barack Obama, especially compared to the current resident of the White House. This coin commemorates his visit to Moneygall in 2011. You would probably classify this object as "tat" which in some ways it is but it reveals the humour and opportunism of Irish people which I think is quite unique. The Barack Obama is derisory and genius in equal measures. I bought this coin as a laugh, maybe it's not a national treasure right now but maybe in the future. "
Submitted by: Fergal Reilly