⅒ Crown - Elizabeth II (Bengal Cat) 2002 front ⅒ Crown - Elizabeth II (Bengal Cat) 2002 back
⅒ Crown - Elizabeth II (Bengal Cat) 2002 photo
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⅒ Crown - Elizabeth II Bengal Cat

2002 year
Gold (.9999) 3.11 g 17.95 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
⅒ Crown (0.1)
Currency
Crown (1970-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
3.11 g
Diameter
17.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#401863
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bengal Cat standing to left facing, with kitten. Triskeles in shield at top, birds in flight in background, cat standing on platform lower right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Au 1/10 oz.
CROWN
PM

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Bengal Cat coin, minted in 2002, is a unique and rare coin featuring an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a Bengal cat on the other. It's made of 99.99% gold and weighs 3.11 grams. Interestingly, the coin was minted in the Isle of Man, which is a self-governing British Crown dependency located in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. The coin's design and the fact that it's made of gold make it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and cat lovers.