2019 Isle of Man £5 3-oz Silver Manannán High Relief Cross Shaped Antiqued Gem BU

The Mann, the Myth, the Legend

On an entire island of men made myth, none stand taller than Manannán, first king of Mann. Wielding a sword that could cleave through any armor, riding a horse that could walk on water, and protected by a breastplate that could not be sundered, Manannán was a guardian to his people. Now he has been revived and is ready to serve once more.

Manannán returns on this breathtaking cross-shaped coin struck in three full ounces of highly-pure 99.9% fine silver. Minted by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) for the Isle of Man, this Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin is deeply ornamented and richly layered with an antique finish to further showcase its incredible attention to detail. With its mixture of high relief combined with CIT’s patented Smartminting© technology, this coin is rife with classic Celtic symbols combined with a stylized field that takes on the appearance of an ancient hammered metal.

The look and feel of the coin perfectly captures the rich folklore of the Isle of Man. Often referred to simply as “Mann,” The Isle of Man is a small island located between Ireland and England and is home to a plethora of heroes, champions, and legends. The reverse of this coin depicts Manannán, the island’s greatest champion adorned in his invulnerable armor and kneeling with Fragarach, the sword no shield could defend against. Engraved on the mythical weapon is the iconic Coat of Arms for the Isle of Man; the three-legged Manx triskelion, or the Three-Legs of Man. Above him is inscribed “Manannán 1st King of Mann.” The coin’s reverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – who as head of state is the current Lord of Mann.

Just 999 of these incredible coins will be struck for worldwide release, and each coin in this offer will come in its original government packaging. Strike now to secure your amazing Manannán Silver Cross!

• LEGENED MADE REAL – This coin depicts the first king of the Isle of Man, Manannán. A powerful deity in Celtic mythology, he is known as the Lord of the Sea and made the Isle his throne!

• FINE SILVER – Each 2019 Isle of Man Silver Manannán coin is struck in three ounces of highly-pure 99.9% pure silver.

• SMARTMINTING TECHNOLOGY – Smartminting© is a revolutionary technology in numismatics, allowing for incredibly detailed high-relief over previously unheard-of parameters!

• LEGAL TENDER – Every Manannán Silver Cross coin is £5 (five pounds) legal tender in the Isle of Man.

• GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 2019 Isle of Man £5 Manannán Three-Ounce Silver High Relief Coin will come in Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, meaning that your coin is the product of a superb strike that places it firmly among the elite of the run. It is further enhanced by an antiqued finish that brings out its rich high-relief detail.

• LIMITED MINTAGE – The Isle of Man has set the limited edition of this coin at just 999.

With the use of Smartminting© technology, the first king of Mann is reborn in impeccable detail. But he won’t be around long. A mintage of only 999 coins means that the Lord of the Sea will soon fade back into legend.