Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Persian Cat (1989)
Circulating version: 1989 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Persian Cat
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1989 |
| Denomination | ⅕ Crown |
| Face value | 5p |
| 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·1989 RDM PM
Persian cat, standing left. Triskeles in shield at top, birds in flight in background, cat standing on platform lower left.
999·9 Au. 1/5 oz. CROWN
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The 1989 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Persian Cat is a collector ⅕ crown coin, struck in gold (.9999). It weighs 6.22g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Persian cat, standing left. Triskeles in shield at top, birds in flight in background, cat standing on platform lower left.
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How much is the 1989 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Persian Cat worth?
No verified sale of the 1989 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Persian 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 1989 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Persian Cat different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1989 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Persian Cat, not the coin found in change. At 6.22g of gold (.9999) it is lighter than the 28.28g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1989 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Persian 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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