5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (110 years of the Tourist Trophy) 2017-2018 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (110 years of the Tourist Trophy) 2017-2018 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (110 years of the Tourist Trophy) 2017-2018 photo

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 110 years of the Tourist Trophy

 
Nickel silver 11.7 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
2017-2018
Value
5 Pounds 5 IMP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Nickel silver
Weight
11.7 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#126556
Rarity index
67%

Reverse

The reverse design depicts the Senior TT Trophy featuring Mercury, the Winged God of the Messengers from Roman mythology.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 110 Years 1907 – 2017

Edge

Intermittent smooth and milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Tourist Trophy, a motorcycle race that has been held on the Isle of Man since 1907. The coin's design features an image of a vintage motorcycle and rider, along with the inscription "110 Years of the Tourist Trophy" and the dates "1907-2017." This coin is a unique and collectible item for anyone interested in the history of motor sports or the Isle of Man.