1 Crown - Elizabeth II Manx Cat

The 1970 Manx Cat crown was issued the same year the Isle of Man gained greater autonomy over its postal and fiscal affairs, and the Pobjoy Mint — which would become closely associated with Manx coinage — was not yet involved; these early crowns were struck at the Royal Mint. The .925 silver version was produced in limited numbers alongside a cupro-nickel circulation issue, with the silver intended primarily for collectors rather than any meaningful commercial use.