The copper coin, a crown, marketed by the Isle of Man Post Office as "a unique gift" that is "a must for all Egyptologists", costs £15 to buy.
One side of the crown shows Tutankhamun, the teenage pharaoh who died 3,330 years ago, and the other features a portrait of the Queen.
John Smith, the general manager of Pobjoy Mint, which is striking the coins, said he was "delighted to launch the first ever pyramid coin".
Mr Smith added that no limit had been set on the number of coins that could be produced.
More details can be found on the Pobjoy Mint's home page. The coins can be purchased from the History Coins section of the Pobjoy Mint's Sales pages
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