Isle of Man ½ Crown - Elizabeth II Burmese Cat Gold (1996)
Circulating version: 1996 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Burmese Cat
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1996 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mintage | 1,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.550g |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| 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 · 1996 RDM PM
Burmese cat sitting to right, facing. Triskeles in shield at top, birds in flight in background, cat standing on platform lower right
Au. 1/2 oz CROWN
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The 1996 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Burmese Cat – Gold is a collector ½ crown coin, struck in gold (.9999). It weighs 15.55g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Burmese cat sitting to right, facing. 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 1996 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Burmese Cat – Gold worth?
No verified sale of the 1996 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Burmese Cat – Gold has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £1,546 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1996 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Burmese Cat – Gold different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1996 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Burmese Cat, not the coin found in change. At 15.55g 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 1996 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Burmese Cat – Gold?
Check the weight 15.55g and diameter 30mm and the metal (gold (.9999)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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