50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races) 1982 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races) 1982 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races) 1982 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races

1982 year
Copper-nickel 13.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1982
Value
50 Pence 0.50 IMP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
13.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#44641
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Racer
Showing motorcycle number 10 in action

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TT
AA
50

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coin issued also in folder, with Diamond Finish Proof:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1982 Isle of Man 50 Pence coin featuring Elizabeth II and the Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver, Michael R. H. Armitage. Armitage was a prominent artist who worked for the Royal Mint and designed several coins for various countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. His design for this coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a motorcycle racer in action on the other, surrounded by the inscription "Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races" and the year "1982." The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and motorcycle enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982 PM 30000 - - - - - -

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