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50 Pence - Charles III Anthem - Long to Reign Over Us, Silver Proof Colourised
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Weight | 8 g |
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| Obverse lettering | KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN 2023 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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The phrase "Long to reign over us" from the British national anthem took on unexpected weight in 2023 — Charles III's accession came after the longest wait of any British heir apparent in recorded history, over seven decades. The Isle of Man, a Crown Dependency with its own parliament and issuing authority, has long produced commemorative coinage tied to British royal events without being bound to Royal Mint scheduling or design approvals.
The colourisation on issues of this type is applied after striking, a process that has divided collectors since its mainstream adoption in the 1990s.