Isle of Man Viking Longboat 20p — Celtic Knotwork & Dragon Prow | Full Colour Decal Edition | FinderKeeperStore
From the Norse longships that shaped the Isle of Man — brought to vivid life in stunning full colour.
This is a genuine Isle of Man uncirculated Viking Longboat twenty pence coin — one of the most dramatic and visually striking coins in British Isles coinage — transformed into something extraordinary with a full colour decal professionally designed and hand-applied by FinderKeeperStore. The deep navy sea, the blood-red sail, the gold Celtic knotwork border and the fearsome dragon prow leap from the coin face with extraordinary vividness. There is nothing else like this on eBay. Presented in a protective capsule with white insert.
What makes this coin special: ✅ Genuine Isle of Man uncirculated Viking Longboat 20p ✅ Uncirculated condition — never been in general circulation ✅ One of the most dramatic coin designs in all British Isles coinage ✅ Features the iconic Manx Triskelion above the Viking longboat with dragon head prow ✅ Full colour decal — deep navy sea, blood-red sail, gold Celtic knotwork border ✅ Dragon prow, round shields along the hull and crashing white waves all in vivid colour ✅ Unique to FinderKeeperStore — no other seller offers this coin in full colour ✅ Professionally designed and hand-applied here in Kent ✅ Presented in protective capsule with white insert — completely gift ready ✅ Dispatched same or next working day by Royal Mail — free postage
Please keep coin in capsule to protect the decal.
🎁 The perfect gift for Viking history enthusiasts, Isle of Man collectors, Celtic art lovers, history buffs and anyone who appreciates something genuinely unique and handcrafted. Ideal for Father's Day, birthdays and Christmas. A coin that commands attention the moment it's seen — the deep navy and gold combination makes this one of the most visually striking pieces in any collection.
⚓ About the coin design: The reverse of the Isle of Man Viking Longboat 20p features the iconic Manx Triskelion — the three-legged symbol of the Isle of Man — encircled at the top of the coin, with a Viking longboat beneath it sailing across open water. The longboat features a fearsome dragon head prow, a large billowing sail and round shields lining the hull — a faithful representation of the Norse vessels that shaped the history of the island. The denomination 20 PENCE sits beneath the ship. The full colour decal by FinderKeeperStore transforms this design entirely — the background becomes a deep stormy navy, the sail blazes in blood red, the Celtic knotwork border runs in gold all the way around the coin edge, and the crashing waves beneath the hull are rendered in teal and white. The result is a coin that looks like illuminated manuscript art — ancient, dramatic and completely unique.
🛡️ About this coin: The Isle of Man Viking Longboat 20p is issued by the Isle of Man Government and struck by Tower Mint. The Viking longboat design has been a recurring feature on Isle of Man coinage since the 1980s, reflecting the profound Norse heritage of the island. The Vikings settled the Isle of Man in the 9th century and their influence is felt to this day — in place names, in the Tynwald parliament which is one of the oldest continuous parliaments in the world, and in the Manx culture that makes the island unique among British Crown Dependencies.
🇮🇲 About the Isle of Man: Sitting in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland, the Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency with its own parliament, laws and coinage. The island has been inhabited since the Mesolithic period but it was the Viking settlement of the 9th century that shaped its modern identity. The Norse settlers brought with them the longship — the most advanced vessel of the medieval world — and used it to dominate the Irish Sea for centuries. The Manx Triskelion, three armoured legs in eternal rotation, has been the symbol of the island since the 13th century and appears on every Isle of Man coin alongside the Viking heritage that inspired it.
🏪 About FinderKeeperStore: We design and hand-apply every decal ourselves using professional equipment and precision cutting technology here in Kent. Each coin is individually checked and carefully packaged to arrive safely. 99.5% positive feedback across more than 15,000 transactions. Est. 2007 — 18 years on eBay. Any questions — please message us, we always respond quickly.
Please note: The colour decal is applied for decorative purposes by FinderKeeperStore. The coin itself is a genuine Isle of Man issue. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, minor variations may occur.