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⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Long-haired Smoke Cat
1997 yearGold (.9999) | 6.22 g | 22 mm |
Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
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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#402271 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long-haired Smoke cat walking to left. Triskeles in shield at top, birds in flight in background, cat standing on platform lower left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
999·9
Au.1/5 oz.
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1997 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Long-haired Smoke Cat) gold coin is that it features a unique design of Queen Elizabeth II with long hair, which is not commonly seen on coins. This design was created by the artist, John H. Mills, and it gives the coin a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins in the series.