In 2017 the Isle of Man marks the 150th anniversary of the first popular election to the House of Keys, formerly a self-elected body. Mid-19th century calls for reform were led by journalists Robert Fargher and James Brown. Following talks between Governor Loch and the UK authorities, reforming legislation was enacted in 1866 offering the vote to male landowners and permitting Tynwald some say over financing for the very first time in a century. The franchise was extended in 1881 to female landowners and in 1919 to all adults. This coin celebrates polling at the old Court House in Athol St, Douglas, on 3rd April 1867. This 50 pence coin has been strick in uncirculated cupro nickel. The obverse carries an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, this effigy being reserved for the Crown dependencies and Commonwealth countries.
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