About the Manx Pound
The Isle of Man first issued its own banknotes in 1865. The Manx Pound is a local issue of the Pound Sterling and circulates alongside it.
The name 'Pound' is from the British Pound Sterling, to which it is pegged at par.
Interesting Facts
Interchangeable with Sterling
The Manx Pound is pegged 1:1 with the Pound Sterling. UK currency is accepted on the island, but Manx pounds are not generally accepted in the UK.
The Triskelion
The island's famous symbol, the 'Three Legs of Man' or triskelion, is featured on its currency.
First Polymer Banknote
The Isle of Man was the first jurisdiction in the world to issue a polymer banknote, a 1-pound note, in 1983.
Historical Timeline
The first Manx pound banknotes are issued.
The currency decimalises along with the UK.
Denominations
Banknotes
Coins
Security Features
Quick Facts
- ISO Code
- IMP
- Symbol
- £
- Subunit
- Penny (1/100)
- Introduced
- 1840-01-01
Central Bank
- Name
- Isle of Man Treasury
- Headquarters
- Douglas, Isle of Man
Economic Data
- Reserve Currency Share
- 0.0%
- Forex Volume Share
- 0.0%
- Inflation Rate
- 4.4%
Exchange Rates
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