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2 Pounds - Charles III Basking shark
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Uncrowned left-facing effigy of King Charles III occupies the inner copper-nickel disc, modelled by engraver Glyn Davies, with naturalistically rendered hair and facial features in high relief. The outer nickel-brass ring bears the circumferential legend KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN in raised Latin capitals, divided by a raised dot separator. The date 2023 appears in the lower portion of the ring, flanked by raised dot stops. The engraver's initials GD are incorporated into the legend on the ring. The bimetallic format creates a clear visual contrast between the silver-toned inner field and the golden outer ring. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A large basking shark is depicted in dynamic left-facing profile with its cavernous mouth agape, shown swimming above a stylised seabed rendered with textural detail suggesting sand and marine flora. The composition fills the inner disc with strong naturalistic effect. The outer ring carries the English denomination and species name BASKING SHARK along with the Manx language equivalent SHARKAGH GREINEY, with the face value 2 POUNDS inscribed in a circular arc completing the legend. The bilingual inscription reflects the Isle of Man's bicultural heritage. |
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