50 Pence - Elizabeth II (First House of Keys Election) 2017 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (First House of Keys Election) 2017 back
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II First House of Keys Election

2017 year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2017
Value
50 Pence 0.50 IMP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#108793
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

Portrait of the Old Court House in Douglas surrounded by text and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
150th ANNIVERSARY - FIRST HOUSE OF KEYS ELECTION 1867
· 50 ·

Edge

Plain

Comment

First coin from the Isle of Man to be minted by the Tower Mint in London.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first election to the House of Keys, the legislative assembly of the Isle of Man, which took place in 1919. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the first House of Keys election on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the Isle of Man's rich political heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  1750 - - - - - -

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