Isle of Man 5 Pence - Elizabeth II Laxey Wheel (1976–1979)
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1976–1979 |
| Denomination | 5 Pence |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mintage | 800,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.650g |
| Diameter | 23.6mm |
| Thickness | 1.80mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Rev. artist | Barry Stanton |
| 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 PM · 1979 ·
The Laxey Wheel, Lady Isabella, superimposed over topographical map of Man
ISLE OF MAN PM AA · FIVE PENCE ·
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The 1976 Isle of Man 5 Pence - Elizabeth II Laxey Wheel is a circulating 5 pence coin issued from 1976 to 1979, struck in copper-nickel. It weighs 5.65g and measures 23.59mm across. Reverse design: The Laxey Wheel, Lady Isabella, superimposed over topographical map of Man.
800,000 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) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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