A Guide to Isle of Man Currency and Its Uses

The Isle of Man has its own unique currency, which is pegged to the British pound sterling. The Manx pound is divided into 100 pence.

You can use the Manx pound to make purchases on the island, from everyday items to souvenirs. It's widely accepted at shops, restaurants, and cafes.

The Manx pound is available in various denominations, including £5, £10, and £20 notes. You can also find coins in 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 denominations.

It's worth noting that while the Manx pound is the official currency, you can also use sterling in some places, especially in tourist areas.

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The Isle of Man has a rich history when it comes to its currency. The first banknotes were introduced in 1865.

Before that, the island used coins. The Isle of Man Banking company printed the first banknotes, which were followed by various commercial banks, including Barclays, Lloyds, and Westminster, who issued their own 1 Pound banknotes.

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The design of the first generation of banknotes, like the 1 Pound, 1865, was straightforward. The 1 Pound, 1936, features Westminster Bank Limited and the coat of arms at the top center.

The overall design of Manx Pound banknotes didn't change until 1961. The government took control of issuing banknotes and featured Queen Elizabeth II on the front.

The 1 Pound, 1983, design has been carried over into modern times and features the national symbol of the Isle of Man, three legs, in the center.

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The Isle of Man has a unique approach to currency, with coins that are truly one-of-a-kind. They're struck at a variety of Mints, allowing for constant innovation and numerous numismatic firsts.

The designs of Isle of Man coins are stunning, with many coins rich in cultural history. The 2019 cross-shaped Mannanan coin, designed after the mythical first king of the Isle of Man, is a great example of this.

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Isle of Man coins are constantly pushing the boundaries of numismatics, with features like edge inscriptions and Smartminting technology that give their coins incredible definition and detail. This technology allows for coins to be made with incredible precision and accuracy.

The Isle of Man has issued coins that pay homage to notable figures, such as the longest reigning monarch in the last 1,200 years.

To convert Isle of Man pounds to US dollars, you simply need to type in the amount you want to convert into the box. Then, select IMP in the first dropdown as the currency you want to convert from and USD in the second dropdown as the currency you want to convert to.

Our currency converter will show you the current IMP to USD rate and how it's changed over the past day, week or month. This can be super helpful if you're planning a trip to the Isle of Man or need to make an international transaction.

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The performance of IMP to USD in the last 30 days saw a 30 day high of 1.2672 and a 30 day low of 1.2289. The 30 day average was 1.2513, with a change of 1.85.

In the last 90 days, the 90 day high was 1.2780 and the 90 day low was 1.2168. The 90 day average was 1.2507, with a change of -0.50.

Here's a quick summary of the 30 and 90 day performance of IMP to USD: