Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Small letters just below her head are the signature mark of the artist, Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS, of the Royal Society of Sculptors, IRB.

It’s difficult to base the value of the Milner’s Tower 50p on the mintage value like we usually do for other coins simply because the mintage value for Isle of Man coins are not widely released. By using eBid, you agree to our use of cookies to enhance your experience in accordance with our updated Privacy Policy of 25th May 2018.million Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p coins were struck, making it the second most scarce commemorative 50p design (excluding the Olympic 50p series) ! In fact, the tower was meant to be a surprise for him, but eventually, Milner found out and donated enough money to cover most of the building cost.

Due to the high number of commemorative designs, no definitive design 50p coins were struck for circulation in 2016. Hi David, well done for spotting this, if you have a read of the blog, we mention that this was intentional due to it being a definitive design and not commemorative, you can also see the mintage figures. The tower was built in the shape of a lock and key to represent Milner’s safe-making days which brought him the wealth he shared with locals. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. If you’ve already done that, your item hasn’t arrived, or it’s not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case.Established in 2006, we have been a member of the British Numismatist Trade Association (BNTA) since 2009. The structure was intended to be a surprise to him, but he discovered it was being built and donated money to take care of the costs himself. The Milner's Tower was built in 1871 by the residents of Port Erin in honuor of William Milner, a Liverpool safemaker. The coin was to honor the Island’s most famous landmark which had been built in William Milner’s honor, named Milner’s Tower.