Summary
5 New Pence, Issued by Isle of Man, 1975
Minted by Pobjoy Mint
Obverse Description
Diademed and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around, ELIZABETH THE SECOND . 1975 .
Reverse Description
At centre, Tower of Refuge; around above, ISLE OF MAN; around below, . FIVE NEW PENCE .
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
The dangerous waters of the Irish Sea which surrounded Douglas Bay led Sir William Hillary to build a refuge for sailors washed overboard in storms. Situated upon Conister Rock in Douglas Bay it took the form of a small granite castle which was kept stocked with fresh water and bread. Designed by John Welch, the Tower of Refuge was completed in 1832. It is depicted on the reverse of this coin.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, Mar 1986
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Date Issued
1975 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Pobjoy Mint Ltd, Tadworth, Surrey, England, Great Britain, 1975
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper-Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.61 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#22
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, Life Saving, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins