World's first triangular coin has been presented on December 6, 2007, to commemorate the return of treasures of Tutankhamun to the capital of UK.

The coins, having the shape of a pyramid, represent a part of a series depicting artifacts that were uncovered in the tomb of the young pharaoh. The place, were the tomb was unearthed in 1922 by Howard Carter, an English archaeologist, is called Valley of the Kings.

The coin includes the image of the coffinette, containing Tutankhamun's mummified internal organs.

The government of the Isle of Man issued the triangular coins on the same date as the beginning of Tutankhamun touring exhibition, which took place at the O2 Arena. It is worth mentioning that the exhibition has returned to London after 30 years.

The Isle of Man has 2 links with ancient Egypt. The first one is the Triskelion symbol and the second connection is the nephew of Mr. Carter – Maurice, who currently lives there.

There are three interlocked spirals that the Celtic symbol is made of. These represent the sun, afterlife and reincarnation.

An interesting fact is that the Egyptians believed that the sun came down into the netherworld after it set and then traveled throughout the night before rising again. Egyptians also believed that when a person dies his death mirrored the night journey. Egyptians mummified the deceased in order to protect them from going into afterlife.

The issue of the coins took place at manufacturers' base Pobjoy Mint, located in Kingswood, Surrey.