Isle of Man 20 Pence - Elizabeth II Atlantic herring Gold (1985)
Circulating version: 1985 Isle of Man 20 Pence - Elizabeth II Atlantic herring
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1985 |
| Denomination | 20 Pence |
| Face value | 20p |
| Mintage | 300 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 5.000g · 0.1474 t oz |
| Diameter | 21.4mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Rev. artist | Leslie Lindsay |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing couped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around, date below
ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II PM 1985
Atlantic herring on garnished and scrolled shield
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The 1985 Isle of Man 20 Pence - Elizabeth II Atlantic herring – Gold is a collector 20 pence coin, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 5g and measures 21.4mm across. Reverse design: Atlantic herring on garnished and scrolled shield.
300 were struck.
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How much is the 1985 Isle of Man 20 Pence - Elizabeth II Atlantic herring – Gold worth?
No verified sale of the 1985 Isle of Man 20 Pence - Elizabeth II Atlantic herring – Gold has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £460 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1985 Isle of Man 20 Pence - Elizabeth II Atlantic herring – Gold different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1985 Isle of Man 20 Pence - Elizabeth II Atlantic herring, not the coin found in change. At 5g of 91.7% gold it is lighter than the 5.1g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1985 Isle of Man 20 Pence - Elizabeth II Atlantic herring – Gold?
Check the weight 5g and diameter 21.4mm and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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