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1/25 Crown - Elizabeth II Japanese Bobtail Cat
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 1994 |
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| Currency | Crown (1970-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing truncated effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem, rendered in refined relief. The sovereign's portrait is attributed to the Raphael Maklouf effigy, standard for Isle of Man coinage of this period. The legend ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN arcs around the upper periphery, with the date 1994 and the mint initials RDM PM positioned in the lower field flanking the bust. |
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| Reverse description | A full-bodied Japanese Bobtail cat stands in profile facing right, rendered in high relief against a polished proof field. The breed's characteristic short, bobbed tail is prominently depicted at the right. A small Manx triskelion shield appears in the upper left of the field, and the Pobjoy Mint privy mark is visible to the right of the cat. A secondary vignette depicting a miniature cat figure appears in the lower left field. The legend Au .25oz. is inscribed on a decorative banner below the central device, with CROWN lettered along the lower rim between ornamental flourishes. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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