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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th Portrait - London Street Party Celebrations
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse, designed by Mike Guilfoyle, depicts a jubilant crowd of men, women, and children celebrating in a London street scene, with flags and buildings visible in the background, evoking the atmosphere of a traditional British street party. A large bold letter 'R' is prominently superimposed over the lower central field, serving as part of an alphabet series. The denomination legend 'FIFTY PENCE' arcs across the upper portion of the field in raised lettering. |
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The Isle of Man has long used its monetary autonomy to issue commemorative coinage well outside the constraints of Royal Mint policy, and the 2020 London Street Party piece reflects that tradition — released to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, an event the island observed with particular gravity given its occupation history was geographically adjacent to the Channel Islands' wartime experience.
Manx commemoratives of this type circulate alongside standard coinage as legal tender on the island, though few make it far into pocket change.