1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Himalayan Cat) 2005 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Himalayan Cat) 2005 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Himalayan Cat) 2005 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Himalayan Cat

2005 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#32688
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Himalayan cat sitting right facing, with two kittens on right. Triskeles in shield at top, birds in flight in background, cat standing on platform lower left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Himalayan Cat coin, minted in 2005, is a unique and rare coin featuring an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a Himalayan cat on the other. It's made of copper-nickel and weighs 28.28 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 10,000, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and cat lovers.