Gold Quarter Ounce 2025 Angel, Coin from Isle of Man - detailed information

Gold Quarter Ounce 2025 Angel, Coin from Isle of Man
CoinGold Quarter Ounce 2025 Angel

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.

One of the formats used is the internationally popular one quarter of a troy ounce (1/4oz) of gold. An early design issued in this format was the Angel, depicting Saint Michael slaying the dragon. The original Angel was a gold coin introduced in England by King Edward IV in 1465 as a new issue of the Noble. Based on a French coin, the Angelot or Ange, its name was derived from the representation of the Archangel St. Michael. The image of the Archangel Michael slaying the dragon was thought to bring good luck and health and was traditionally given to sufferers of the disease the "King’s evil" or scrofula, in a medieval ceremony intending to cure them with the "royal touch".

It is usually said that modern Angels are legal tender but without a fixed face value, like the Krugerrand or Mexico’s Libertad which are legal tender to the value of their precious metal content. However, according to the various Currency Determinations by The Treasury of the Isle of Man authorising each issue, under section 6 of the Currency Act 1992, the "Angel" denomination is equal to 5 pounds in face value, with fractions or multiples divided or multiplied as required by the fraction or multiplier shown on the reverse of the coin - hence, the quarter ounce has a nominal face value of £1.25 (one and a quarter pounds).

The mint says about this coin:
Celebrating over 40 years since its first release the 2025 Angel Silver and Gold Coin Collection features the original design of the Angel Michael facing left which first featured on the Isle of Man Angel coins in 1984. This classical depiction of the triumph of good over evil which gave the Angel coin its name almost 600 years ago continues today to delight collectors and investors across the world.

2025 Angels carry with them some of the lowest edition limits in the Isle of Man Angel’s history. Minted exclusively by the Tower Mint in London on behalf of the Isle of Man Government, this much loved modern classic coin continues its legacy as one of the world’s most loved gold and silver coin collections.

MintTower Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 250
Obverse
Isle of Man / Gold Quarter Ounce 2025 Angel - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin shows the bare (uncrowned) head of King Charles III facing left.

In tiny letters on the neck truncation, the artist's initials: GD (for Glyn Davies).

Around, the monarch's legend: KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN · 2025 ·.

Obverse Inscription KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN · 2025 ·
Reverse
Isle of Man / Gold Quarter Ounce 2025 Angel - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin shows Saint Michael, facing left, slaying the dragon. He has a halo and wears only a loincloth; in his right hand he holds a shield bearing a cross, and in his left hand he has a long spear, the tip of which has pierced the throat of a fire-breathing dragon fallen at the saint's feet.

In the exergue, the metal content: Au .999 1/4 OUNCE (one quarter of a troy ounce of 99.9% gold).

Around below, the name of the denomination, ANGEL.

The rim is framed by an elaborate Celtic border design ("Viking Knit"), interrupted at the top by a small Triskele symbol, which is the Coat of Arms of the Isle of Man.

Reverse Inscription Au .999 1/4 OUNCE ANGEL
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in capsule and presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Release date: 3 April 2025.
Release price: £995.00.

Advertising
Buy Silver Coins Online
Buy Silver Coins Online
See also

Coins in the Angel and Noble series issued in 2025 include:
- 1 oz Gold Angel
- 1/2 oz Gold Angel
- 1/4 oz Gold Angel
- 1/10 oz Gold Angel
- 0.5 g (1/64 oz) Gold Angel
- 1 kg Silver Angel
- 5 oz Silver Angel
- 1 oz Silver Angel

All (36) coins of type: Gold Quarter Ounce (1/4 oz), Bullion
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Gold Quarter Ounce 1984 Angel (10,000) Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II 1984
Gold Quarter Ounce 1985 Angel 2,168 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ISLE OF MAN * * ELIZABETH II * 1985 *
Gold Quarter Ounce 1986 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ISLE OF MAN * * ELIZABETH II * 1986 *
Gold Quarter Ounce 1987 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ISLE OF MAN * * ELIZABETH II * 1987 *
Gold Quarter Ounce 1988 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1988
Gold Quarter Ounce 1989 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1989
Gold Quarter Ounce 1990 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1990
Gold Quarter Ounce 1991 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1991
Gold Quarter Ounce 1993 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1993
Gold Quarter Ounce 1994 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1994
Gold Quarter Ounce 1995 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1995
Gold Quarter Ounce 1996 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1996
Gold Quarter Ounce 1997 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1997
Gold Quarter Ounce 1998 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1998
Gold Quarter Ounce 1999 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1999
Gold Quarter Ounce 2000 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 2000
Gold Quarter Ounce 2001 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2001
Gold Quarter Ounce 2002 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2002
Gold Quarter Ounce 2003 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2003
Gold Quarter Ounce 2004 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2001
Gold Quarter Ounce 2005 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2005
Gold Quarter Ounce 2009 Angel - Archangel Michael 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Gold Quarter Ounce 2009 Angel - Dragon 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2009
Gold Quarter Ounce 2010 Angel, Piedfort unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 20140
Gold Quarter Ounce 2012 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Double Portrait * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2012
Gold Quarter Ounce 2014 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2014
Gold Quarter Ounce 2014 Angel, Old Design 499 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2014
Gold Quarter Ounce 2015 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2015
Gold Quarter Ounce 2016 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, Uncouped * ELIZABETH II * ISLE OF MAN * 2016
Gold Quarter Ounce 2017 Angel 999 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2017 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2018 Angel 999 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2018 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2019 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2019 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2021 Angel unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ISLE OF MAN · 2021 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2024 Angel 2,500 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies (IoM) KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN · 2024 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2024 Noble 2,500 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies (IoM) KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN · 2024 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2025 Angel 250 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies (IoM) KING CHARLES III · ISLE OF MAN · 2025 ·
Advertising
Buy Silver Coins Online
Buy Silver Coins Online
My Collection
Please sign up and/or log in.
You will then be able to manage your collection and record whether you have or want this coin.
Gold Quarter Ounce 2025 Angel: Details
CountryIsle of Man
CurrencyManx Pound
Coin TypeGold Quarter Ounce, Angel
Issued2025
MonarchKing Charles III, Lord of Mann
EffigyKing Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies (Isle of Man)
ReverseCoat of Arms of the Isle of Man
Face Value1.25 (x Pound)
Total Mintage250
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Gold
DesignerLeslie Lindsay
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size20.0000 mm
Mass7.7750 g
OCC IDLGVB-OLDC-XWWZ-OMPX
Search Similar Coins to Buy (Affiliate Ad)
Share or Bookmark this Page
Gold Quarter Ounce 2025 Angel: Photos
ImageDetails
Gold Quarter Ounce 2025 Angel: Photo 2025 Angel 1/4 oz Gold Proof Coin / thumbnail 2025 Angel 1/4 oz Gold Proof Coin
Copyright: Tower Mint
Source
Gold Quarter Ounce 2025 Angel: Photo 2025 Angel 1/4 oz Gold Proof Coin / thumbnail 2025 Angel 1/4 oz Gold Proof Coin
Copyright: Tower Mint
Source