Chinchilla Cat Isle Of Man 2009 1 Crown Legal Tender Copper-Nickel Commemorative Coin Uncirculated

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Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Cat Coin history!

This listing is for one uncirculated:

CHINCHILLA CAT
Isle Of Man
2009 1 Crown Legal Tender Copper-Nickel Commemorative Coin Uncirculated

The diameter of this finely struck and detailed coin is 38.60 mm and it weighs 28.20 gms.

This coin (38.60 mm in diameter) is much larger than both USA quarter (24.26 mm in diameter) and USA half dollar (30.61 mm in diameter).

The Isle of Man Government issued a crown every year from 1988 through 2016 depicting a different cat to the delight of cat lovers and coin collectors everywhere.  Voted ‘Most Popular Coin of the Year’ internationally, the award-winning cat has already found a home with millions proud owners.  As legal tender, every coin bears on one side an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, while the other side displays a detailed relief of the star feline for that year.

The Isle Of Man Cat Series came to an end when in 2016, without much explanation, the increasingly prominent British Pobjoy Mint announced it was ending its oldest relationship with the Isle Of Man, a government that has the authority to issue its own money.

In 2009, the star feline was the Chinchilla.

The Isle of Man’s legendary Cat coin turned 21 in 2009… and you’re invited to the party!  It’s the 21st edition since the first in 1988, and each year’s coin is unique because it features a different cat design.  The 2009 coin highlights a spectacular longhaired Chinchilla cat and her adorable kitten.  The Manx cat which was featured on the original 1988 Isle Of Man Cat Coin is shown in the background.  

Also in the background are seagulls, the ‘cat on a dock’ emblem of the series and the ancient three-legged (‘triskeles’) crest of the Isle of Man (located in the Irish Sea).

The back shows a fine effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS FSNAD.

Photos in this listing are enlarged to show details.

Pardon glare and reflections in photos – you can see my fingers and the camera lens reflected in the photos.

Coin may have superficial scratches and/or minor wear of finish and/or nicks from way these coins are stacked at the mint.

Coin may have minor spotting and/or oxidation.

Coin you receive may vary somewhat from that shown but will be in same general condition.

 Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Cat Coin history!

All IOM Cat Coins were made for only a short time, so it is essential that you order now to keep your collection up-to-date and/or as thoughtful gifts for cat-lovers everywhere.

This world commemorative coin makes a great collectible gift for yourself or any collector.

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