Coins of the Manx pound

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The Government of the Isle of Man issues its own Pound sterling coins. (See Manx pound for details of the island's currency.) The coins are minted by Pobjoy Mint Limited^[1]. Although intended for use on the Isle of Man, these coins often appear in circulation within the United Kingdom as the coins match the dimensions of the UK counterparts.

As well as producing non-circulating commemorative designs, the Isle of Man regularly changes the designs on the circulating coins. One reason for this is to increase sales to collectors, which can be an important source of income in small countries.

The Manx pound matches the Pound sterling and went decimal in 1971, with the UK, however since this date the Isle of Man has been at the front of coin innovation^[2]: The £1 coin was introduced on the Isle of Man in 1978, 5 years before the UK equivalent^[3], and there is currently a circulating £5 coin^[1].

Below are descriptions of some of the different designs in circulation from the Isle of Man.

Contents 1 One penny 2 Two pence 3 Five pence 4 Ten pence 5 Twenty pence 6 Fifty pence 7 One pound 8 Two pound 9 Five pound 10 References 11 External links

[edit] One penny

	1971-1975: Celtic cross Reverse design: A central celtic cross, made from winding strands, with circles in the four corners between the arms of the cross. Reverse inscription: ISLE OF MAN above the design, ONE NEW PENNY below the design.
	1976-1979: Manx Loaghtan sheep Reverse design: A standing native Manx Loaghtan sheep climbing a slight incline to left, with outline of the Isle of Man in background.[3] Reverse inscription: ISLE OF MAN above the design, ONE PENNY below the design.
[No Image]	1980-1983: Manx cat Reverse design: A standing Manx cat facing left, with head turned to look out from the coin, surrounded with various swirling patterns underneath and across the belly of the cat.[3] Reverse inscription: 1 below the design, partially obscured by a decorative swirl.
[No Image]	1984-1987: European Shag Reverse design: A standing Shag bird, facing left, on a stylised crest with tassles and other patterns surrounding.[3] Reverse inscription: 1 below the design.
[No Image]	1988-1995: Industry Reverse design: A long industrial machine, possibly a lathe of some sort, across the centre of the design with a large industrial cog in the background - rather a difficult design to identify if you don't know what it is meant to be. [3] Reverse inscription: ellan vannin (the Manx name for the Isle of Man) above the design, 1 below the design.
[No Image]	1996-1999: Rugby Reverse design: Large rugby ball between goalposts. [3] Reverse inscription: 1 below the design, with laurel wreath extending up along coin edge to either side.
[No Image]	2000-2003: Keeill (native Manx chapel) Reverse design: Ruined chapel with small sanctus bell turret. [4] Reverse inscription: ANCIENT KEEILLS OF MANN above the design, 1 below.
[No Image]	2004-2009: Santon war memorial Reverse design: Central tapering war memorial topped by cross. [1] Reverse inscription: SANTON WAR MEMORIAL above the design, 1 to left of design, shield bearing the Triskeles to right of design.

[edit] Two pence

[No Image]	1976-1979: Manx Shearwater (bird) Reverse design: A native Manx Shearwater bird in flight, heading upwards right, with outline of the Isle of Man in background - giving a sense of the bird flying high above the island. [3] Reverse inscription: ISLE OF MAN above the design, TWO PENCE below the design.
[No Image]	1980-1983: Red-billed Chough (bird) Reverse design: A Red Billed Chough in flight, facing diagonally downards left, with decorative flourishes behind. [3] Reverse inscription: 2 below the bird, entwined within the flourishes.
[No Image]	1984-1987: Peregrine falcon Reverse design: A standing Peregrine Falcon facing left upon a stylised heraldic shield, with decorative flourishes behind. [3] Reverse inscription: 2 below the falcon but within bottom point of the shield.
[No Image]	1988-1995: Celtic cross Reverse design: A cross, superimposed upon a patterned disc, with: a jug in the centre of the cross, knitting in the top arm, a goblet in the right arm, two corn cobs in the left arm and a disc in the bottom arm. [3] Reverse inscription: ellan vannin above the design, 2 below.
[No Image]	1996-1999: Cycling Reverse design: Two cyclists riding downhill to right. [3] Reverse inscription: 2 below the design, with laurel wreath extending up along coin edge to either side.
[No Image]	2000-2003: Manx Lugger fishing boat Reverse design: Manx sailboat upon choppy waters. The inscription is taken from the first line of the Manx Fisherman's Evening Hymn and translates as "Hear us, O Lord".[4] Reverse inscription: CLASHT ROOIN, O HIARN above the design, 2 below.
[No Image]	2004-2009: Albert Tower, Ramsey Reverse design: Central square tower with sea in background and sailing ship on horizon to right. [1] Reverse inscription: ALBERT TOWER above the design with small Triskeles immediately before and after, 2 to right of design.

[edit] Five pence

[No Image]	1988-1993: Windsurfing Reverse design: Winsurfer travelling diagonally down the coin face to the right with stylised waves in background. [3] Reverse inscription: ellan vannin above the design, 5 below the design.
[No Image]	1996-1999: Golf Reverse design: Golf ball falling into hole with golfer in background. [3] Reverse inscription: 5 below the design, with laurel wreath extending up along coin edge to either side.
[No Image]	2000-2003: Gaut's cross Reverse design: Highly stylised and intricate Manx style celtic cross carved by Scandinavian sculptor Gaut.[4] Reverse inscription: GAUT'S CROSS CARVING above the design, 5 below.
[No Image]	2004-2009: Tower of Refuge Reverse design: Small castle, resembling the traditional sandcastle image, surrounded by sea. [1] Reverse inscription: TOWER OF REFUGE above the design with small Triskeles immediately before and after, 5 below.

[edit] Ten pence

[No Image]	2000-2003: St. German's Cathedral Reverse design: Ruins of the original 13th Century cathedral on St Patrick's Isle.[4] Reverse inscription: ST. GERMAN'S CATHEDRAL above the design, 10 below.
[No Image]	2004-2009: Chicken Rock lighthouse Reverse design: Central tapering lighthouse on rock base with sea behind and cliffs on horizon to right. [1] Reverse inscription: LIGHTHOUSE CHICKEN ROCK above the design with small Triskeles immediately before and after, 10 to left of design.

[edit] Twenty pence

[No Image]	1996-1999: Rally Reverse design: Subaru Imprezza leading a Ford Escort Cosworth round a doownhill right hand bend. Reverse inscription: TWENTY PENCE above the design, 20 below the design, with laurel wreath extending up along coin edge to either side.
[No Image]	2000-2003: Rushen Abbey Reverse design: Monk sitting at desk at work creating manuscript. Rays of light fall from an arched window in the background.[4] Reverse inscription: RUSHEN ABBEY above the design, 20 below.
[No Image]	2004-2009: Rushen Castle clock Reverse design: Clock face at 12 o'clock inside a square diamond. [1] Reverse inscription: CASTLE RUSHEN CLOCK above the design with small Triskeles immediately before and after, 20 below.

[edit] Fifty pence

[No Image]	1997-1999: TT races Reverse design: Motor cycle and side car commemorating the Island's famous TT races. [5] Reverse inscription: TT 100 YEARS above the design, 50 below the design, with laurel wreath extending up along coin edge to either side.
[No Image]	2000-2003: Pre-Norse carved cross Reverse design: Upright carved cross with rays emenating from centre - taken from a pre-Norse carved altar frontal now held in the Manx Museum.[4] Reverse inscription: CHRISTIANITY IN MANN above the design, 50 below.
[No Image]	2004-2009: Milner's Tower Reverse design: Square tower with round side turret. [1] Reverse inscription: MILNER'S TOWER above the design with small Triskeles immediately before and after, 50 below.

[edit] One pound

	2000-2003: Millenium bells Reverse design: The Triskeles with three church bells alternating between the legs.[4] Reverse inscription: MILLENIUM BELLS above the design, ONE POUND below.
[No Image]	2004-2009: Tynwald Hill and St. John's chapel, Reverse design: The stepped embankments of Tynwald Hill are half shown to the left with the chapel in the background to the right. [1] Reverse inscription: TYNWALD HILL · ST. JOHN'S CHAPEL above the design, 1 POUND below.

[edit] Two pound

[No Image]	2000-2003: Thorwald's cross-slab Reverse design: Taken from a tenth century cross design depicting the battle of Ragnarök.[4] Reverse inscription: THORWALD'S CROSS-SLAB above the design, TWO POUNDS below.
[No Image]	2004-2009: Peel Castle Reverse design: Large central round tower with hut-like buildings to right and see inlet to left. [1] Reverse inscription: ROUND TOWER PEEL CASTLE above the design with small Triskeles immediately before and after, TWO POUNDS below.

[edit] Five pound

[No Image]	2000-2003: St. Patrick's hymn Reverse design: Very stylised St Patrick's cross.[4] Reverse inscription: ST. PATRICK'S HYMN above the design, 5 POUNDS below.
[No Image]	2004-2009: Laxey Wheel, Reverse design: Image of the large 72 foot diameter Laxey water wheel. [1] Reverse inscription: LAXEY WHEEL above the design, 5 POUNDS below.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Isle of Man Treasury – Coins

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