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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 1987 |
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| Value | 50 Pence (0.50 IMP) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing couped bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem, rendered in high relief. The sovereign's effigy is surrounded by a continuous legend reading 'ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II PM 1987', with the date positioned below the portrait. The design is executed in a refined classical style typical of Pobjoy Mint issues of the period. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed vignette depicting a vintage early-twentieth-century motor bus marked 'DOUGLAS' on its destination board, surrounded by figures in period winter attire engaged in festive street activity. To the left, pedestrians carry Christmas trees, while to the right a group of townspeople interact with the vehicle and driver. In the foreground, a cat is visible at lower centre, and a figure bearing a holly branch stands at lower right. The denomination '50' appears in the lower field, and the inscription 'CHRISTMAS' arches prominently across the upper portion of the design within the heptagonal border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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