⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II First breeding programme
1997 year| Gold (.9999) | 6.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | ⅕ Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1970-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#430774 |
|---|---|
| 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 1/5 oz.
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin is mentioned in Pobjoy Priority Collector News magazine (edition 1997, page 15); real photos can be found here.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of the first breeding program for the Isle of Man's native tailless cats, also known as the Manx cat. The coin's design features an image of a Manx cat, and the breeding program was initiated to help preserve the unique breed.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 PM | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (First breeding programme) 1997 coin.
