5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Laxey Wheel; Platinum) 1976-1979 front 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Laxey Wheel; Platinum) 1976-1979 back
5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Laxey Wheel; Platinum) 1976-1979 photo
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5 Pence - Elizabeth II Laxey Wheel; Platinum

 
Platinum (.950) 12.5 g 23.59 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1976-1979
Value
5 Pence (0.05&nbspIMP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Platinum (.950)
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
23.59 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#91998
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The Laxey Wheel, Lady Isabella, superimposed over topographical map of Man

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN
· FIVE PENCE ·

Engraver: Barry Stanton

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Laxey Wheel; Platinum) 1976-1979 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) made of Platinum (.950) weighing 12.5 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976 PM 600 - - - - - -
1978 PM 600 - - - - - -
1979 PM 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Laxey Wheel; Platinum) 1976-1979 coin.