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10 Pence - Charles III Loch Ness
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
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| Obverse lettering | KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN GD · 2023 · |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a full-colour photographic depiction of Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness, Scotland, with the loch and surrounding hills visible in the background under a dramatic sky. The denomination TEN PENCE is inscribed in raised lettering along the upper rim, while LOCH NESS appears in raised letters along the lower portion of the coloured field. The vivid colour application contrasts with the polished silver-toned rim. |
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The Isle of Man has long exploited its fiscal autonomy to issue coins that circulate legally on the island but are clearly aimed at the collector market. This 10 pence is part of a broader series pairing British regional legends and landmarks with the first coinage of Charles III's reign — a commercially shrewd move timed to the numismatic surge that accompanies any new monarch. Loch Ness, of course, is Scottish, not Manx, which tells you something about the editorial priorities of the series.