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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Races
| Issuer | Isle of Man Treasury |
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| Year | 1996-1997 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, sculpted by Raphael David Maklouf, depicted with a elaborate Tudor crown, pearl drop earring, and necklace. The truncation of the bust is visible at the lower field, bearing the designer's initials 'RDM'. The surrounding legend reads 'ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II' with the date '1996' appearing in the lower exergue, and the Pobjoy Mint mark 'PM' located near the truncation. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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The Isle of Man TT, run continuously since 1907 with interruption only for the two World Wars, is the oldest motorcycle road race still held on public roads. The Manx government has issued commemorative coinage tied to the event since the 1970s, making it one of the more sustained numismatic programs attached to a single sporting event anywhere in the world. The Treasury's output across this period is extensive enough that variety collectors track individual race years as distinct issues.
The 1996–1997 dating reflects the Isle of Man's fiscal year convention rather than two separate strikes.