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50 Pence - Charles III 12 Days of Christmas - Four calling birds
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
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| Reverse description | Four calling birds depicted in dynamic composition across the central field, shown as large fowl with outstretched wings and detailed feather engraving; three birds are grouped in the foreground with interlocking necks and bodies, while a fourth bird with raised wings dominates the upper right. A decorative heart motif appears to the upper left, pine cones and foliage are rendered in the lower field, and a TM trademark mark appears near the base. The denomination 50 is inscribed at the bottom centre, with the legend CHRISTMAS arcing along the upper rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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The Isle of Man has issued collectible 50 pence pieces in themed annual series for decades, exploiting the territory's right to produce its own coinage independently of the Royal Mint. This "12 Days of Christmas" release is one of twelve coins in the 2025 set — a format the Manx authorities have used to drive collector demand since the 1980s, with each year's designs updated while the series concept repeats.
These copper-nickel pieces enter legal tender circulation on the island but are overwhelmingly purchased by collectors before reaching a till.