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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Manx Cat
1970 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 28.4 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound (1839-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 28.4 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#19123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Manx Cat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN
ONE CROWN
1970
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Manx government believed that this Crown would be the last struck in pre-decimal currency before decimalisation.
Interesting fact
The 1970 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II and a Manx cat is unique in that it was the first coin to depict a cat on a British coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Manx Cat) 1970 coin.
