Catalog
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2010 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1/25 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1970-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 13.9 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1340 |
| Obverse description | Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the ` Girls of Great Britain and Ireland ` Tiara, legend and date around |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN 2010 IRB |
| Reverse description | Abyssinian cat standing over outstretched kitten. Triskeles in shield at top, birds in flight in background, cat standing on platform lower right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | Au.1/25oz. PM CROWN |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
(PM) Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023) |
| Mintage |
2010 PM - Proof - 1 000 2010 PM - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1008689870 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 2010 Isle of Man 1/25 Crown, featuring the Abyssinian Cat, hails from Queen Elizabeth II's significant reign (1952-2022). As a British Crown Dependency, the Isle of Man issues its own distinct coinage, celebrated for its thematic designs. This coin belongs to the highly popular "Cat Series," launched in 1988. This enduring series forms a cornerstone of Manx numismatics, appealing to a global collector base through its annual depiction of various feline breeds, establishing a unique numismatic identity.
Artistry: The obverse of this gold coin typically features Ian Rank-Broadley's (IR