The official coinage of the Isle of Man are denominated in Manx pounds.
Conversely, the Isle of Man does recognise pound sterling coins.
The Manx pound matches the pound sterling and went decimal in 1971, with the UK, however since this date the Isle of Man has been at the forefront of coin innovation:[2] The £1 coin was introduced on the Isle of Man in 1978, 5 years before the United Kingdom's equivalent,[3] and there is currently a circulating £5 coin.
[1] Below are descriptions of some of the different designs in circulation from the Isle of Man.
This page does not cover non-circulating commemorative designs, such as the traditional Christmas 50 pence coins each year and the various crowns.