The Isle of Man has released this new legal tender coin to commemorate Suzuki’s 50 Years of Racing.

Home of the annual TT races this coin is released not only to celebrate the anniversary but also in time for the races themselves, which take place every year on the Island, this year starting on 29th May.

The first coin was struck by Suzuki’s rider of the moment, Bruce Anstey, who has seven TT wins to his credit.

The Design of the coin depicts an image of a rider above the celebratory dates 1960 – 2010. The design also contains the Isle of Man TT logo as well as the Suzuki Crest logo, which signifies the close relationship between the two organisations. This coin is available in Proof Sterling Silver

WITH CERTIFICATE IN RED DISPLAY CASE

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The Pobjoy family has been associated with fine metalwork since the Middle Ages. The Company was recently granted permission to use the family Coat of Arms in which the Medieval Popinjay is the central motif. The Popinjay was a painted wooden parrot used in archery contests in the 14th century and the name Pobjoy is derived from this. The Latin motto 'OCULO CERTO' means 'with an unerring eye' and applies equally to the ancestor's prowess as a marksman, as to the Company's reputation for the high quality and precision of its products. Over the past three centuries, the Company has been involved in many diverse fields, but they have always been involved in metal, both base and precious. During World War II Pobjoy Aero Engineering was involved in the manufacturing of the famous Spitfire wings. The Company is now the largest private Mint in Europe.