| Issuer | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1/2 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1970-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.5517 g |
| Dimensions | 30 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#791 |
| Obverse description | Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend and date around |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN 1997 RDM PM |
| Reverse description | Cat sniffing a book, spider in front. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | HISTORY OF THE CAT FIRST BREEDING PROGRAMME JAPAN A.D. 999 999.9 Au 1/2 oz. CROWN |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | (PM) Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023) |
| Mintage | 1997 PM - Proof - 2 500 |
| Catalog ID | 9699436070 |
| Comments |
