2000 – 2003 Rushen Abbey 20p

Description

Rushen abbey was founded in 1134, under Óláfr Guðrøðarson’s control. He granted the land to Savignac monks from Furness Abbey. In 1147 the abbey came under Cistercian rule following the merging of the Savignac and Cistercian orders. The abbey church dedicated to St Mary was completed in 1257. The abbey was dissolved in the 16th century.

2000 – 4th Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – AA
2001 – 4th Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – AA
2001 – 4th Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – AB
2002 – 4th Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – AA
2002 – 4th Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – AB
2002 – 4th Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – AC
2002 – 4th Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – BA
2003 – 4th Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – AA
2003 – 4th Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – AB
2003 – 4th Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – BA

Circulated coin.

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