Coins

Renowned for the bold, innovative designs of its commemorative issues the Isle of Man has led the way in pioneering the World's first circulating pound coin, the only edge lettered 50p coins, the unique finish of the Penny Black crown, the World's first platinum bullion coin (the Noble) and the World's first Euro. The coinage has received the highest accolades on several occasions, including the Coin of the Year Award for Best Gold Coin (the Angel) in 1984, and more recently, awards for Best Crown, Most Popular Coin and Most Innovative Coinage Concept.

Gold Angel

Since medieval times an Angel coin has been held to possess the unique quality of warding off all forms of illness whilst bringing the bearer good fortune. This highly collectible 24 kt gold coin graphically displays the triumph of good over evil with a classical and forceful image of St Michael's victory over the serpent.

Platinum Noble

With its impressive Viking longship design the Noble became the first legal tender bullion coin to be minted in platinum in over 150 years - the last being the platinum Roubles of Tsarist Russia in the 1830's. Containing one ounce of fine platinum this coin allows the private investor to hold platinum in a form that is easily tradeable and where value is easily monitored.

"Year of the Dragon" Crown

Continuing the series of crowns to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2000 heralds the Year of the Dragon. People born in the year of the Dragon are held to be intelligent and eloquent but they should be careful not to indulge too much in argument. Famous people born in the Year of the Dragon include John Lennon, Prince Edward, Ringo Starr and Sigmund Freud.

"Cat" Crown

Enormously popular since the series was introduced in 1988 with the Manx Cat, each successive issue is now eagerly awaited by collectors. 1998 and1999 featured respectively the Birman and British Blue cats and portrayed here is the 2000 Scottish Fold Kitten.

"Millennium" Crowns

A collection of 16 crowns, commemorating significant historical events of the last two millennia, which will be released over a period of four years from 1997. Beginning with the Birth of Christ the first coin depicts the "Chellini Madonna" plate sculpted by Donatello. The series continues with such events as the Fall of the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, the French and Russian Revolutions through to a modern space centre to bring the world into the 21st century. "60th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain" Crown

The Battle of Britain was the biggest air battle ever fought in the history of human conflict. It took place between July and November 1940 and was the first major battle fought entirely in the air. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of this historic event the Treasury has released this stunning coin featuring a montage of two Spitfires, a Messerschmitt ME109, a formation of Heinkel bombers, barrage balloons and searchlights.

All crowns are available in cupro-nickel, silver or gold. Further information on these and other Isle of Man coins may be obtained from:

Pobjoy Mint is the authorised mint for the Isle of Man Government.

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