Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races Gold Proof (1981)
Circulating version: 1981 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1981 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 250 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (916.7) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 26.000g · 0.7663 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 1981
Motorcyclist within sprigs and the denomination below in numerals
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The 1981 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races – Gold Proof is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 26g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Motorcyclist within sprigs and the denomination below in numerals.
250 were struck.
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How much is the 1981 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races – Gold Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1981 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races – Gold Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £2,395 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1981 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1981 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races, not the coin found in change. At 26g of 91.67% gold it is heavier than the 15g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1981 Isle of Man 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races – Gold Proof?
Check the weight 26g and diameter 30mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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