Obverse:
The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. The surrounding legend identifies her as Queen, consistent with Manx coinage of the period.

Reverse:
The reverse displays the iconic Triskelion (Three Legs of Man)—three armored legs conjoined at the thigh and radiating outward. This ancient symbol represents resilience, self-sufficiency, and continuity, traditionally associated with the Isle of Man. The denomination “20 PENCE” and the year 1983 complete the design.

Specifications:

• Composition: Copper-nickel

• Weight: approx. 5.0 g

• Diameter: approx. 21.4 mm

• Shape: Round

• Edge: Plain

• Alignment: Medal (0°)

Historical Insight:
By the early 1980s, the Isle of Man had firmly established its own coinage identity, blending British royal imagery with strong local symbolism. The Triskelion, in use for centuries, underscores the island’s distinct heritage despite its close ties to the United Kingdom.

Collecting Note:
This coin is popular among collectors of Crown Dependency coinage and those interested in heraldry and national symbols. While common in circulation, it serves as a representative example of Manx design traditions and pairs well with themed collections focused on symbols or island nations.