⅒ Crown - Elizabeth II First breeding programme
1997 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.11 g | 17.95 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#430773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cat sniffing a book, spider in front.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE CAT
FIRST BREEDING PROGRAMME
JAPAN
A.D. 999
999.9
Au 1/10 oz.
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin not mentioned in Pobjoy Priority Collector News magazine but photos can be found here.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of a special commemorative series issued by the Isle of Man to celebrate the first breeding program of the rare and endangered Manx Loaghtan sheep. The coin's design features an image of the Manx Loaghtan sheep, and the coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and animal enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 PM | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅒ Crown - Elizabeth II (First breeding programme) 1997 coin.
