The Post Office has paid tribute to TT hero Steve Hislop.

Its stamps and coins arm, in conjunction with the Treasury and Tower Mint Ltd, last week presented the Hislop family, represented by Steve’s son Connor Hislop, with three special limited edition packs in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Hizzy’s record-breaking 120mph TT lap.

To honour Steve Hislop’s achievement 30 years ago, Connor was presented with three numbered versions of the commemorative coin and stamp pack: Number 11 to mark his 11 TT wins, number 19 - the number he raced with in the Senior TT race of 1992 to mark his victory and number 120 to mark the occasion he broke the 120mph barrier around the world-famous course.

Celebrating this occasion at the Steve Hislop Memorial on Onchan Head with the family were Maxine Cannon (general manager stamps and coins), Babs Cowley (senior accountant Isle of Man Treasury), Paul Quayle and Bill Snelling (FoTTofinders and author of the collection text).

The commemorative coin and stamp gift pack is limited to 1.000 and features both £2 coins and a stamp with a special 30th anniversary postmark date June 3 2019.

The set of two brand new £2 coins are available in a gift wallet.

Connor Hislop said: ’I’m pleased to be presented with this stunning coin and stamp gift set from Isle of Man Post Office. They are a special way to celebrate my father’s career and achievements.’

Maxine Cannon, general manager, Isle of Man Stamps and Coins, said: ’Steve Hislop is a true TT legend and we are proud to be able to present the Hislop family here today and those currently off island with these significant numbers of our limited edition coin and stamp set.’

Steve Hislop died when piloting his helicopter in July 2003.