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10 Pence - Elizabeth II Quincentenary of the College of Arms, Platinum Proof
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 1984 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#115c, Schön#131c |
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| Obverse lettering | ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II PM 1984 |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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The College of Arms — the English heraldic authority incorporated by Richard III in 1484 — celebrated its quincentenary in 1984, prompting a wave of commemorative issues across British-adjacent territories eager to mark the occasion. The Isle of Man's participation was characteristically ambitious: the same design was struck across multiple metal variants, with platinum sitting at the apex of a hierarchy that also included gold, silver, and base metal versions.
At 25 grams in .950 platinum, this is a substantial piece for a nominal 10 pence denomination — the face value is essentially ceremonial fiction.