What is the value of a 1971 Isle of Man 50 Pence coin?

Answer 1

The larger pre-1998 50 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998. So, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.

The Isle of Man currency (Manx Pound)(IMP) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Isle of Man decimal coinage, for the most part, resembles the dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British Coins. Isle of Man currency is "legal tender" only in the Isle of Man, and is not acceptable tender in Britain.

Answer 2

The Isle of Man coinage is minted by the Pobjoy mint who do not publicise their mintage figures.

Mintage figures for Isle of Man general circulation 50 Pence coins are thought to be about 30,000 per year, in the years they are minted. This does not include the many varieties of proof coins issued in each year.

Answer 3

An Isle of Man 1971 cupro-nickel 50 Pence (QE II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP.

An Isle of Man 1971 cupro-nickel 50 Pence (QE II)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £8 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

The larger pre-1997 50 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998. So, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.

The Isle of Man currency (Manx Pound)(IMP) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Isle of Man decimal coinage, for the most part, resembles the dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British coins. Isle of Man currency is "legal tender" only in the Isle of Man, and is not acceptable tender in Britain.

Answer 4

These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 50 Pence in the Isle of Man.

The Isle of Man currency (Manx Pound)(IMP) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Isle of Man decimal coinage, for the most part, resembles the dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British coins. Isle of Man currency is "legal tender" only in the Isle of Man, and is not acceptable tender in Britain.

Answer 5

The larger pre-1998 50 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998. So, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.

The Isle of Man currency (Manx Pound)(IMP) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Isle of Man decimal coinage, for the most part, resembles the dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British coins. Isle of Man currency is "legal tender" only in the Isle of Man, and is not acceptable tender in Britain.

Answer 6

The larger pre-1998 50 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998. So, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.

The Isle of Man currency (Manx Pound)(IMP) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Isle of Man decimal coinage, for the most part, resembles the dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British coins. Isle of Man currency is "legal tender" only in the Isle of Man, and is not acceptable tender in Britain.

Answer 7

The larger pre-1998 50 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998. So, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.

The Isle of Man currency (Manx Pound)(IMP) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Isle of Man decimal coinage, for the most part, resembles the dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British coins. Isle of Man currency is "legal tender" only in the Isle of Man, and is not acceptable tender in Britain.

Answer 8

Such a coin does not exist.

Decimal currency, including the 50 Pence coin, was introduced in 1971 on the Isle of Man.