1973 Manx Gold Coin Sets
The Manx government has issued gold coin sets of the sovereign series since 1965. These comprise a five pounds, two pounds, sovereign (pound), and half sovereign.
Both proof and non-proof mint sets were issued in 1973.
Technical Specifications
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Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content
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Five Pounds | 36 | 39.8134 | .9999 | 1.1733
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Two Pounds | 29 | 15.9253 | .9999 | 0.4693
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Sovereign | 22 | 7.9627 | .9999 | 0.2247
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Half Sovereign | 19 | 3.9813 | .9999 | 0.1173
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Total | | 67.6827 | .9999 | 1.9947
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Notes
Diameter = diameter in millimetres
Weight = Gross weight in grams.
Gold Content = Actual gold content in troy ounces.
Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
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Date | Description | Coins | Version | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $
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1973 | Proof in red leatherette box. Coins still plastic sealed, box slightly stained | 4 | Proof | 1,250 | Yes | £550 | $1,025
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1973 | Uncirculated | 4 | Uncirculated | 2,500 | Ask | £495 | $925
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Other Manx Gold Proof Sets
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £6 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
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Reverse of 1973 Manx Gold Proof £5 Five Pounds
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Obverse of 1973 Manx Gold Proof £5 Five Pounds
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