1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Mayailurus iriomotensis; Silver Proof) 1997 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Mayailurus iriomotensis; Silver Proof) 1997 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Mayailurus iriomotensis; Silver Proof) 1997 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Mayailurus iriomotensis; Silver Proof

1997 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#287553
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Wild cat facing left in front of foliage

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE CAT
MAYAILURUS
IRIOMOTENSIS
DISCOVERED IN 1964
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1997 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique design depicting the critically endangered Iriomote cat (Mayailurus iriomotensis), a species of wildcat found only on the Japanese island of Iriomote. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Isle of Man to raise awareness about endangered species.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 PM 10000 - - - - - -

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 (Mayailurus iriomotensis; Silver Proof) 1997 coin.