Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Manx Cat (1988)
Circulating version: 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Manx Cat
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1988 |
| Denomination | ⅕ Crown |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 6.220g |
| Diameter | 22.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend and date around
ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1988 PM
Manx cat standing right, triskeles in shield at top, birds in flight in background, castle lower right.
·9999 FINE 1/5 oz.GOLD CROWN
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The 1988 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Manx Cat is a collector ⅕ crown coin, struck in gold (.9999). It weighs 6.22g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Manx cat standing right, triskeles in shield at top, birds in flight in background, castle lower right.
5,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1988 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Manx Cat worth?
No verified sale of the 1988 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Manx Cat has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £624 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1988 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Manx Cat different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Manx Cat, not the coin found in change. At 6.22g of gold (.9999) it is lighter than the 28.47g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1988 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Manx Cat?
Check the weight 6.22g and diameter 22mm and the metal (gold (.9999)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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