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10 Pence - Elizabeth II St. German's Cathedral, Silver Proof
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Weight | 6.5 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed depiction of the ruins of St. German's Cathedral on St. Patrick's Isle, Peel, Isle of Man, showing the surviving Gothic nave arcades, arched windows, and tower remnants of the original 13th-century structure. Celtic knotwork decorative elements frame the lower portion of the design on either side, lending a distinctly Manx character to the composition. The legend 'ST. GERMAN'S CATHEDRAL' arches across the upper field, while the denomination numeral '10' appears prominently in the lower portion of the field. |
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This piece belongs to the Isle of Man's long-running practice of issuing annual proof sets with rotating reverse designs — a strategy that began in earnest in the 1970s under the Pobjoy Mint and generated collector revenue that far exceeded the islands' actual monetary needs. St. German's Cathedral in Peel dates to the 13th century and sits within a castle complex accessible only by tidal causeway, which made it something of a curatorial challenge for the island's commemorative program.