1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Cell Phone) 1988-1995 front 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Cell Phone) 1988-1995 back
1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Cell Phone) 1988-1995 photo
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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Cell Phone

 
Nickel brass 9.5 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1988-1995
Value
1 Pound 1 IMP = USD 1.31
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
9.5 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#9616
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Telecommunicator (cell phone)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ellan vannin
AA
one pound

Translation: Isle of Man

Edge

Alternating plain and reeded sections (3 each)

Comment

When adding years to coin designs the Isle of Man used one style for the digits until 1989 and another style from 1990 on (with the exception of 20 Pence coins from 1998 on). The difference is most easily noticed in the 9s and 6s in the date. This type exists with both styles.