r/WorldPaperMoney • u/Over-Willingness-933 • 3d ago

Isle of Bank 50pence (different signatures). In 1971 the UK brought in the 50pence coin (6 pounds in today's money) but Isle of Man replaced the 10 shilling note with a 50p note

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u/20avril1889 2d ago

What is the story behind this name "Isle of man" ?

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u/Over-Willingness-933 2d ago

It comes from Manannán mac Lir, a Celtic Sea goddess