1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Bengal Cat; Gold) 2002 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Bengal Cat; Gold) 2002 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Bengal Cat; Gold) 2002 photo

1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bengal Cat; Gold

2002 year
Gold (.9999) 31.1035 g 32.70 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
1 Crown
Currency
Crown (1970-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
31.1035 g
Diameter
32.70 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#194597
Rarity index
97%

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 oz.
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Bengal Cat; Gold) 2002 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) has a unique feature - it has a special "privy mark" on the reverse side of the coin, which is a small image of a Bengal cat's paw print. This privy mark was added to the coin to commemorate the Bengal cat breed and to make the coin more distinctive.