Isle of Man 5 New Pence - Elizabeth II Tower of Refuge (1971–1975)
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1971–1975 |
| Denomination | 5 New Pence |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mintage | 1,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) (750/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 5.650g · 0.1362 t oz |
| Diameter | 23.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Rev. artist | Christopher Ironside |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara, legend around, date below
ELIZABETH THE SECOND · 1975 ·
Tower of Refuge, erected in 1832 on rock near the mouth of Douglas Harbor
· ISLE OF MAN · FIVE NEW PENCE
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The 1971 Isle of Man 5 New Pence - Elizabeth II Tower of Refuge is a collector 5 new pence coin issued from 1971 to 1975, struck in copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). It weighs 5.65g and measures 23.59mm across. Reverse design: Tower of Refuge, erected in 1832 on rock near the mouth of Douglas Harbor.
1,000 were struck. It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 5.65g and diameter 23.59mm and the metal (copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
