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Treasury pleased with newly minted coins

Tuesday, 11 April 2017 06:44

Investments and Banking manager Colin Campbell and author Mike Southall MBE

Updated Manx coinage in circulation

Treasury is pleased with the quality and designs of new Manx coinage - launched into circulation this week (10 April).

Residents will see fresh 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins joined by a newly struck £5 coin now in general usage - distributed by the Isle of Man Bank.

Unique to the Isle of Man, each displays Manx motifs created by new contractors, the Tower Mint in London.

The new Manx £1 coin looks much the same as the old UK £1 coin, distinct from the new 12-sided UK version. 

Investments and Banking manager Colin Campbell saw the project through it's 15-month process - he says the new partnership is already proving successful:  

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