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Post Office promotion for motorsport causes

Bidding has begun on a giant replica 50p coin signed by TT legends.

Isle of Man Post Office is auctioning the one-of-a-kind collectable through its eBay store to raise money for local motorsport charities.

The novelty currency has been signed by more than 70 people, from riders past and present, to race officials and radio presenters.

The auction began on 1 October and will run for 10 days with proceeds from the sale being donated to the TT Marshalls and Riders' Associations.

Internet trader Paul Quayle organised the signatures: 

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