Here we have this fantastic new design 5 Pence "MANX SHEARWATER" coin from Isle of Man in uncirculated condition taken from mint bags.


2017 Isle of Man Decimal Coin Set

For the year of 2017, Tower Mint Ltd on behalf of the Isle of Man Government has issued a new collection of circulating coins.

These designs offer a modern and up to date style whilst focusing on Manx and Isle of Man related landmarks, themes and traditions.

The currency designs will be completed on the following denominations; Five Pence, Ten Pence, Twenty Pence, Fifty Pence, One Pound, Two Pounds and Five Pounds.

Background

These designs meet the criteria for coins, as they are reflective of the Isle of Man. The collection of designs portrays a combination of historic landmarks, themes and traditions of the Isle of Man. The obverse depicts the approved Queen Elizabeth II effigy portrait, created by Jody Clark for the use on Crown dependencies and Commonwealth countries.


Five Pence- Manx Shearwater

The five pence design depicts the Manx Shearwater, it is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family “procellaridae”, it is an amber-listed species of birds


Highly collectible coin.

Please note that the coins arrive in coin bags & inevitably because of the way they are minted & packed some if not all of the coins will have bag marks.