The Isle of Man pound is the same value as the British Pound.
The coins are the same, but the banknotes are different. You can use British banknotes in the Isle of Man. Isle of Man banknotes are not usually accepted in mainland Britain, because they are rarely seen, but the can be exchanged in banks.
The currency in the Isle of Man is the IOM Pound, which is worth exactly the same as pounds sterling.
The Isle of Man is run by the British Monarchy, therefore they are a British island. Because of that, they use the British Pound (£) for currency.
Yes, the currency on the Isle of Man is the pound sterling (GBP).
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 20 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.
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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 One Pound 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.
The larger pre-1997 50 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998.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.
The first Isle of Man general circulation nickel-brass One Pound coin, also known as a Sovereign, was issued in 1978. They were probably minted in 1977.
The "Car Race" design was the standard reverse design on general circulation Isle of Man (heptagonal) 20 Pence coins from 1996 to 1999 inclusive. 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 20 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.
The "Car Race" design was the standard reverse design on general circulation Isle of Man (heptagonal) 20 Pence coins from 1996 to 1999 inclusive. 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 20 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.
Isle of Man coins are minted by the Pobjoy Mint. The Pobjoy Mint does not give out mintage information.
An Isle of Man 1979 cupro-nickel One Crown coin (Elizabeth II)(Millennium of Tynwald - Viking longship and Godred Cravan), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £4 GBP. An Isle of Man 1979 cupro-nickel One Crown coin (Elizabeth II)(Millennium of Tynwald - English ship and Castle Rushen), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6 GBP. An Isle of Man 1979 cupro-nickel One Crown coin (Elizabeth II)(Millennium of Tynwald - Lifeboat and Sir William Hillory), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.