Isle of Man Pound Symbol (£)
The Isle of Man Pound (Manx Pound, £) is the official local currency issue of the Isle of Man, an internally self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea. It is pegged at a strict 1:1 parity with the British Pound Sterling (GBP).
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Isle of Man Pound.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | £ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Unicode Code Point | U+00A3 | POUND SIGN (Latin-1 Supplement) | |
| Windows Input / Alt Code | Alt + 0163 | Keyboard shortcut for Windows PC | |
| HTML Named / Decimal Entity | £ | HTML5 named character entity | |
| HTML Hex Entity | £ | Hexadecimal HTML character reference | |
| CSS Escape Code | \00A3 | For CSS ::before or ::after pseudo-elements |
How to Type Isle of Man Pound Symbol (£) on Any Device
Windows PC
Hold the Alt key and type 0163 on the numeric keypad.
Mac / macOS
Press Option + 3 on your macOS keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Tap 123, long-press $ and select £
Android (Gboard)
Tap ?123, long-press $ and select £
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Isle of Man Pound symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
The Manx pound uses the standard pound sign (£) placed before the amount (£50.00). Bank of England notes and Scottish/Northern Irish notes are accepted across the island alongside local Manx notes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Claiming IMP is an official ISO 4217 standard code (the official ISO standard is GBP).
- Assuming Manx £1 notes can be used directly in English ticket machines.
- Thinking the Isle of Man is part of the UK.
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
The Isle of Man issued its own copper coinage from 1668 until 1839, when an Act of Tynwald made British sterling sole legal tender. In 1961, the Manx government passed the Isle of Man Board of Finance Currency Act, authorizing the Treasury to issue local Manx banknotes and coins. The Isle of Man is unique in continuing to issue a circulating £1 banknote alongside the £1 coin. The official ISO 4217 code is GBP (826), with 'IMP' used informally in financial software.
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This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Isle of Man Pound (£)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
Does the Isle of Man still have a £1 note?
Yes. While the UK phased out paper one-pound notes in 1988, the Isle of Man Treasury continues to issue circulating £1 banknotes alongside £1 coins.
What is the official ISO code for Manx currency?
Under ISO 4217, the official currency code is GBP. 'IMP' is an informal market ticker.
Is the Manx pound pegged 1:1 to sterling?
Yes, it is pegged 1:1 with the British Pound Sterling by Manx legislation.