Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Somali Cat (2001)
Circulating version: 2001 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Somali Cat
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 2001 |
| Denomination | ⅕ Crown |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mintage | 1,000 |
| 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 | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara, legend and date around
ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 2001 IRB
Two Somali kittens, one playing with string on left, the other sitting on right. Triskeles in shield at top, birds in flight in background, cat standing on platform lower right.
Au.1/5 oz. CROWN PM
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The 2001 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Somali Cat is a collector ⅕ crown coin, struck in gold (.9999). It weighs 6.22g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Two Somali kittens, one playing with string on left, the other sitting on right. Triskeles in shield at top, birds in flight in background, cat standing on platform lower right.
1,000 were struck.
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How much is the 2001 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Somali Cat worth?
No verified sale of the 2001 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Somali Cat has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £621 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2001 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Somali Cat different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2001 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Somali 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 2001 Isle of Man ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Somali 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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