2017 Isle of Man Manx Loaghtan Ram 50p — The Ancient Horned Sheep of the Isle of Man | Full Colour Decal Edition | FinderKeeperStore
Four horns. Ancient bloodline. One of the rarest sheep breeds on earth.
This is a genuine 2017 Isle of Man uncirculated Manx Loaghtan Ram fifty pence coin — part of the first new Isle of Man coinage issued in 13 years — transformed into something extraordinary with a full colour decal professionally designed and hand-applied by FinderKeeperStore. The Loaghtan ram's dramatic spiralling horns, rich brown coat and intense gaze leap from the coin against a deep royal purple background with gold Celtic knotwork — one of the most visually dramatic coins FinderKeeperStore has ever produced. There is no other colour decal version of this coin on eBay. Presented in a protective capsule with purple insert.
What makes this coin special: ✅ Genuine 2017 Isle of Man uncirculated Manx Loaghtan Ram 50p ✅ Uncirculated condition — never been in general circulation ✅ Part of the first new Isle of Man coin series in 13 years — issued April 2017 ✅ Features the iconic Manx Loaghtan — one of the rarest native sheep breeds in the world ✅ Distinctive four-horned ram face centred on coin with Triskelion above ✅ Full colour decal — deep royal purple background, gold Celtic knotwork, dramatic brown ram ✅ The spiralling horns rendered in extraordinary detail against the purple and gold ✅ 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 purple 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 nature lovers, Isle of Man collectors, Celtic art enthusiasts, farmers, countryside lovers and anyone who appreciates something genuinely unique and handcrafted. The Manx Loaghtan is one of the most ancient and distinctive animals in Britain — and this is the only colour version of this coin in existence. Ideal for Father's Day, birthdays and Christmas. A coin that commands attention the moment it's seen.
🐏 About the coin design: The reverse of the Isle of Man Manx Loaghtan Ram 50p features the ram's face dead centre — staring directly outward with extraordinary presence. Above sits the encircled Triskelion — the three-legged symbol of the Isle of Man — and an intricate Celtic knotwork border runs around the entire coin edge. The denomination 50 PENCE sits beneath the ram. The full colour decal by FinderKeeperStore transforms this design completely — the background becomes deep royal purple, the ram's coat is rendered in rich warm brown, the spiralling horns glow in burnished gold, and the Celtic knotwork border blazes in gold against the purple. The result is one of the most dramatic and regal coin designs in the FinderKeeperStore collection.
🐏 About the Manx Loaghtan: The Manx Loaghtan is one of the most ancient and rare sheep breeds in the world — indigenous to the Isle of Man and found almost nowhere else on earth. The name comes from the Manx words "lugh dhoan" meaning "mouse-brown" — describing the breed's distinctive dark moorit wool. What makes the Loaghtan truly extraordinary are its horns — most rams carry four horns, occasionally six — a feature unique among British breeds. The Loaghtan has roamed the hills of the Isle of Man for over a thousand years and was once close to extinction before dedicated conservation efforts saved the breed in the 20th century. Today the Loaghtan is a protected symbol of Manx heritage and its meat is considered a Manx delicacy — served in the finest restaurants on the island.
🇮🇲 About the Isle of Man: The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea with its own parliament — the Tynwald — one of the oldest continuous parliaments in the world, founded by Norse settlers over 1,000 years ago. The island has its own currency, laws and culture, and its coinage reflects the unique Manx heritage — the Triskelion, the Viking longboat, the tailless Manx cat and the Loaghtan ram all appearing on coins that are legal tender on the island but not in mainland Britain.
🏪 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 Government issue. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, minor variations may occur.