50 Pence - Elizabeth II Day of Tynwald - Queen Visit; Platinum
1979 year| Platinum (.950) | 30.9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 50 Pence (0.50 IMP) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.950) |
| Weight | 30.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.75 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#400473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Odin's Raven longboat with Point of Ayre Lighthouse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· ISLE OF MAN ·
FIFTY PENCE
DAY OF TYNWALD JULY 5th
Engraver: Barry Stanton
Edge
Inscribed
Script: Latin
Lettering: H . M Q . E - II ROYAL VISIT I . O . M JULY 1979
Comment
All reported mintages for this type are only maximum mintages, meaning the actual mintages could be much lower.
This coin is with edge inscription to commemorate the Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II on the Isle of Man. There is also a coin without any edge inscription issued also in 1979 as well as there is a similar coin issued in 1980 with other edge inscription to commemorate the exhibition in New York. Links to these coins below. Coin was also produced in other metals (copper-nickel, silver, gold) - look at the series to see all variants.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the Isle of Man in 1979, and it features a unique design that includes an image of the Queen and the Manx Parliament, also known as the Tynwald.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 PM | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Day of Tynwald - Queen Visit; Platinum) 1979 coin.
