Bimetallic (Gold / Platinum) Ounce 2009 King Henry VIII, Coin from Isle of Man - detailed information

Bimetallic (Gold / Platinum) Ounce 2009 King Henry VIII, Coin from Isle of Man
CoinBimetallic (Gold / Platinum) Ounce 2009 King Henry VIII

The Isle of Man has its own circulating coinage, which is used in parallel with the British Pound Sterling; it also issues an extensive range of commemorative coins for collectors, as well as bullion coins in a variety of formats and designs for investors in precious metals.

These coins are usually in internationally popular standard formats, but some (such as this coin) are in non-standard sizes. They are considered Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) because they are "premium" editions released at prices much higher than their bullion value.

The mint says about this coin:
"The Angel Coin, first struck in France in 1341, was adopted in England in 1465 in the reign of King Edward IV. But it was when the coin was used by King Henry VIII in 1526 that it became renowned. Henry VIII ascended to the throne in 1509 and apart from being famous for having six wives, he was also known for being a lavish king who loved all things opulent and decadent and he had clear favorites in his court. He used to give the Angel Coin as a gift to his preferred courtiers on special state occasions.

In many Christian circles, Archangel Michael is the patron saint of chivalry and the warrior and in most medieval art, a Dragon was used to represent evil. Hence, the image of Archangel Michael’s victory over the Dragon was to gain the Gold Angel Coin a legendary reputation as a lucky charm. The court at the time of Henry VIII was very superstitious and so any sort of touch piece that would bring good fortune would have been most desired. Therefore, it only seems fitting that this year, which is the 500th anniversary of the Accession of Henry VIII and the 25th anniversary of the Angel, a coin should be made that incorporates the two."

The coin is denominated as one Crown, which means that (same as its British counterpart and original) it has a nominal face value of £5 (five pounds).

MintPobjoy Mint Mint MarkLetters PM Total Mintage 500
Obverse
Isle of Man / Bimetallic (Gold / Platinum) Ounce 2009 King Henry VIII - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait", by Ian Rank-Broadley). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

The portrait is in its "uncouped" version which extends below the neck and shows the Queen's shoulders. The designer's initials IRB are on the shoulder truncation.

Around above, the monarch's legend and the date: * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009.

The dividers in the inscription are triskele symbols.

Obverse Inscription * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Reverse
Isle of Man / Bimetallic (Gold / Platinum) Ounce 2009 King Henry VIII - reverse photo

The reverse design depicts King Henry VIII facing the viewer, wearing ornate Medieval clothes and hat.

The Pobjoy Mint's PM mint mark is in the left field, above the King's shoulder.

Inset below right is a twentieth-ounce platinum coin depicting the Archangel Michael slaying the dragon; in the exergue of that coin, the metal content Pt. 999. 1/20 OUNCE and the denomination ANGEL (in fact, such a coin has not been issued by the Pobjoy Mint - Angels at the time of issue were only in gold, and the twentieth-ounce was from the Noble range).

Around the rim, in Medieval script, the legend of the monarch: HENRY VIII DEI GRATIA REX ANGLIE ET FRANC DNS HIB - abbreviated from Henry VIII Dei Gratia Rex Angliae et Franciae, Dominus Hiberniae - which means, in Latin, Henry the Eighth, by the Grace of God, King of England and France, Lord of Ireland.

In the same font below, the denomination 1 CROWN.

Reverse Inscription HENRY VIII DEI GRATIA REX ANGLIE ET FRANC DNS HIB · 1 CROWN ·
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Gold content (troy ounces): 1.000 = 31.103 g.
Platinum content (troy ounces): 0.050 = 1.556 g.
Diameter of the platinum insert; 15 mm.
Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Pobjoy Mint refers to the coin as two coins struck together, both (separately) legal tender.

The coin is not listed in Krause.

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Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Bimetallic (Gold / Platinum) Quarter Ounce 1995 Angel 10,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ··· ISLE OF MAN 1995 ···
Bimetallic (Platinum / Gold) Quarter Ounce 1995 Noble 10,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ··· ISLE OF MAN 1995 ···
Bimetallic (Gold / Silver) Ounce 2008 Angel 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2008
Bimetallic (Gold / Platinum) Ounce 2009 King Henry VIII 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Bimetallic (Gold / Silver) Ounce 2009 Angel 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Bimetallic (Gold / Silver) Ounce 2009 Noble 3,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Bimetallic (Gold / Silver) Quarter Ounce 2009 Angel 10,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Bimetallic (Gold / Silver) Tenth-Ounce 2009 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Palladium Ounce 2011 Angel 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2011
Bimetallic (Platinum / Gold) Ounce 2011 Angel 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2011
Palladium Ounce 2012 Noble 400 Queen Elizabeth II - Double Portrait * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2012
Palladium Five Ounces 2015 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2015
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Bimetallic (Gold / Platinum) Ounce 2009 King Henry VIII: Details
CountryIsle of Man
CurrencyManx Pound
Coin TypePrecious Metals, Other Formats
Issued2009
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, by Ian Rank-Broadley (Uncouped version)
ReverseCoat of Arms of the Isle of Man
Face Value5 (x Pound)
Total Mintage500
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold / 0.999 Platinum
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size38.6000 mm
Thickness1.800 mm
Mass32.6590 g
OCC IDRNAZ-OGWC-XBXL-OXJL
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Bimetallic (Gold / Platinum) Ounce 2009 King Henry VIII: Photo 2009 Isle of Man 1 oz Gold & 1/20 oz Platinum Henry VIII Proof / thumbnail 2009 Isle of Man 1 oz Gold & 1/20 oz Platinum Henry VIII Proof
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