5 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Tower of Refuge; Silver) 1975 front 5 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Tower of Refuge; Silver) 1975 back
5 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Tower of Refuge; Silver) 1975 photo
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5 New Pence - Elizabeth II Tower of Refuge; Silver

1975 year
Silver (.925) 6.5 g 23.59 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1975
Value
5 New Pence (0.05&nbspIMP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
23.59 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#91996
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Tower of Refuge, erected in 1832 on rock near the mouth of Douglas Harbor

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· ISLE OF MAN ·
FIVE NEW PENCE

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The PM mint mark is found on the obverse below the Queen's bust. PM stands for the Pobjoy Mint.

 

 

Silver version of the first series of decimal coins was issued only in Brilliant Uncirculated Set in 1975:

 

 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Tower of Refuge; Silver) 1975 coin from the Isle of Man is that it features a unique design on the reverse side, which depicts the Tower of Refuge, a small tower built on a rocky outcrop in the sea off the coast of the Isle of Man. The tower was constructed in 1832 and served as a refuge for shipwrecked sailors. The coin's design was created by the Manx artist, John Miller, and it is considered a rare and collectible coin among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975  20000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Tower of Refuge; Silver) 1975 coin.