Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas 1980 Silver Proof (1980)
Circulating version: 1980 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas 1980 – Mule
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1980 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.500g · 0.4610 t oz |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara, legend around, date below
ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II PM 1980
Carriage pulled by horses, ship in background
CHRISTMAS D 50
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1980 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas 1980 – Silver Proof
The 1980 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas 1980 – Silver Proof is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 15.5g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Carriage pulled by horses, ship in background.
5,000 were struck. It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1980 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas 1980 – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1980 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas 1980 – Silver Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £20.59 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1980 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas 1980 – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1980 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas 1980 – Mule, not the coin found in change. At 15.5g of 92.5% silver it is heavier than the 13.5g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1980 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas 1980 – Silver Proof?
Check the weight 15.5g and diameter 30mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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