⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Long-haired Smoke Cat) 1997 front ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Long-haired Smoke Cat) 1997 back
⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Long-haired Smoke Cat) 1997 photo
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⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Long-haired Smoke Cat

1997 year
Gold (.9999) 6.22 g 22 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#402271
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.