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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Fishing boat
| Nickel brass | 20.1 g | 36.5 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1988-1993 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 IMP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 20.1 g |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#15027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Fishing, a major Manx industry, is depicted by a modern inshore vessel sailing above herrings and a lobster
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ellan vannin
five pounds
AA
Edge
Smooth and fluted
Comment
Alternating plain and reeded sections (3 each)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pound coin featuring Elizabeth II (Fishing boat) from the Isle of Man is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver, Robert Elderton. Elderton is known for his work on various coins and medals, including the 1983 Elizabeth II Coronation Crown and the 1995 D-Day 50th Anniversary commemorative coin. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a fishing boat on the other, symbolizing the Isle of Man's rich maritime history and fishing industry.
