2014 celebrates 30 years since the very first Isle of Man Gold Angel was issued and to mark this date, Pobjoy Mint is releasing a 2014 Angel depicting the original design of Archangel Michael and the Dragon. The perfect piece in any collection, this Gold Bullion Angel issued on behalf of the Isle of Man, makes another truly exceptional coin from Pobjoy Mint.

1984 saw the release of the very first Gold Angel coin which depicted a classical image of Saint Michael with heavily feathered wings astride the fiery Dragon. A Celtic band appeared in the surround which was broken at the top with an image of the Isle of Man Triskeles. 1984 also saw the Isle of Man Gold Angel win the Best Gold Coin category at the Coin of the Year Awards.This exceptional design has been repeated on this beautiful 2014 30^th Anniversary coin, which since mediaeval times, has been thought to bring both luck and good health to the bearer.

The obverse of each coin carries an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann, by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS. Ian Rank-Broadley is one of the foremost sculptors working today. His effigy of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II has appeared on all UK coinage since 1998 and the Pobjoy Mint has exclusive use of the ‘uncouped’ effigy that appears on the obverse of these coins.

The most special and coveted of all coins the Gold Bullion Angel really is a rare and valuable collector’s coin. Due to previous popularity this coin is guaranteed to literally fly out of stock. Don’t miss out on your chance to own one of these incredible coins.