© CazCollins
© CazCollins
20 Pence - Elizabeth II Racing Cars; Silver Proof
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 5 g | 21.30 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 20 Pence 0.20 IMP = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.30 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#327441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Race cars
Rally of Subaru Imprezza leading a Ford Escort Cosworth round a downhill right-hand bend, enwreathed
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWENTY PENCE
20
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued as part of a set. Issue Limit: 1,996© CazCollins
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1996 Isle of Man 20 Pence coin featuring Elizabeth II and Racing Cars is that it was part of a limited edition series of silver proof coins released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Isle of Man TT races. The coin's design features a racing car speeding past the TT Grandstand, and the obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and fans of motorsports.
