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TT absolute lap record holder John McGuinness says he's honoured his image is on a special edition coin.
The 50 pence piece, showing McGuinness on his Honda during his record breaking lap two years ago, goes into circulation on Monday.
The 14-time TT winner says 'it can’t be bad' as he prepares for TT 2009:
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