Ultach pound sterling

Ultach Pound Sterling (UPS)
Denominations
Plural	Ultach Pounds
Symbol	U£
Demographics
User(s)	Ríocht na hUlaidh Thair Nhua
Issuance
Central bank	Royal Bank of Ulaidh Thair Nhua
Printer	Buail Ulaidann

The Ultach Pound (U₤) was the official currency of Ríocht na hUlaidh Thair Nhua. One Ultach Pound is equal to the current price of petrol per gallon, an example if 1 gallon of petrol cost 2.78 USD, then U₤1 is equal to $2.78 USD. The lowest denomination is currently U₤1, and the highest is U₤100. The Ultach Pound was replaced by the Solidus in August 2009. The Solidus was subsequently replaced by the Sovereign on 15 November 2009.

All denominations featured HCM the King on the front along with the denomination (such as U₤1.) The backs of each note depend upon the value of the note.

The Ultach Pound Sterling is currently worth: GB£1.27/US$1.78

Subunits

The Ultach Crown is the dominant of the two subunits of the Ultach Pound. One Crown is worth U£0.50. Each Crown shows a portrait listed below on the front, varying on it's value, and the Royal Coat of Arms on the back of each coin no matter what the value.

Value	Front Portrait	Issued
1c	HCM the King	12 March 2009
3c	HRH the Archduke	12 March 2009
5c	Irish Wolfhound	12 March 2009
10c	Double Eagle	12 March 2009
25c	Irish Harp	12 March 2009
50c	Irish Horse	12 March 2009

The Ultach Shilling is the subordinate of the two subunits. 1 Ultach Shilling is equal to U£0.01. Each Shilling shows a portrait listed below on the front, varying on it's value, and a portrait of HCM the King on the back of each coin no matter what the value.

Value	Front Portrait	Issued
1s	Rurarí Dall Ó Catháin	12 March 2009
3s	Turlough O'Carolan	12 March 2009
5s	Red Hugh Ó Néill	12 March 2009
10s	Uillean Pipes	12 March 2009
25s	St Cecilia	12 March 2009