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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas 2008, Silver Proof
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the fourth definitive portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, shown as a mature draped bust wearing the George IV State Diadem. The legend ISLE OF MAN arcs along the upper left, ELIZABETH II along the upper right, with the date 2008 appearing in the lower field. The engraver's initials IRB appear truncated below the portrait. Small triskelion motifs punctuate the legend at intervals, a distinctive Isle of Man design feature. |
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| Obverse lettering | ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II IRB 2008 |
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The Isle of Man has issued Christmas 50 pence pieces annually since 1980, making it one of the longest-running holiday coin programs from any issuing authority. By 2008, the series had accumulated enough collector momentum that the Pobjoy Mint — the island's longtime striking partner — produced silver proofs in relatively limited numbers alongside the base-metal circulation versions, catering almost entirely to the gift and collector market rather than any genuine monetary function.