IoM coins celebrate women's right to vote

A set of commemorative coins tell the story of the women's suffrage on the Isle of Man.

A set of commemorative coins have been launched to mark the 140th anniversary of the Isle of Man becoming the first nation in the world to give women the right to vote.

Tynwald extended the vote to women in 1881- 37 years before the UK.

To celebrate the milestone the Treasury has teamed up with 'Tower Mint' to create four £2 coins.

They feature the names of some of the first women to vote and are available from the Tynwald Gift shop in Legislative Buildings and Manx National Heritage.