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1 Crown - Elizabeth II New York Alley Cat; Silver
1990 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1970-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#145004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Alley cat sitting to right, looking left. Triskeles within shield at top, two birds in flight top left, cat standing on platform lower right.
NOTE: Alley Cat. One of life's great survivors, the cat has adapted to the hazards and pressures of big city life better than practically any other animal - including man. New York's famous streetwise Alley Cats - celebrated in the popular "Top Cat" cartoon series - are immortalized in loving detail on the reverse of this award-winning 1990 coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.999
Ag. 1 oz
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1990 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (New York Alley Cat; Silver) is that it has a unique design that showcases a cat sitting on a park bench, surrounded by a cityscape, with the Queen's effigy on the obverse. This design was created by the artist, John S. Mills, and it is a departure from the traditional designs found on coins featuring the British monarch. The use of a cat as the main motif was a deliberate choice to create a more approachable and relatable image, and it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists.
