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1/25 Crown - Elizabeth II Blue British Short Hair Cat, Platinum
| Issuer | Isle of Man Government |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the third portrait by Raphael Maklouf, depicting the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, a pearl necklace, and draped robes. The legend ELIZABETH II is inscribed to the left of the effigy, with ISLE OF MAN and the date 1999 arching to the right. The initials RDM appear below the truncation, referencing the engraver, along with the Pobjoy Mint mark PM. The portrait is rendered in fine relief against a polished field. |
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| Reverse description | A finely detailed depiction of a British Shorthair cat in a crouching, forward-stepping pose occupies the central field, rendered with careful attention to the breed's characteristic compact musculature and dense coat. A smaller cat figure appears to the right in the background, suggesting a kitten or companion animal. The Pobjoy Mint shield hallmark is visible in the upper field above the cat. Below the central design, the denomination inscription Pt 1/25 oz. CROWN is displayed, with decorative elements flanking the legend. The overall composition is executed in high relief with a proof-like finish. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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