1989 Persian Cat 1 Crown

1989 Isle of Man Persian Cat Crown coin in official presentation card. The display card is headed ”The Isle of Man” and contains a descriptive essay about the island, mentioning its 33‑mile length, bays and rugged cliffs, its position in the Irish Sea midway between Northern Ireland and England, and its status as a self‑governing dependency of the British Crown under Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It notes the island’s long‑standing Tynwald Court and House of Keys, the introduction of Norse rule in the 9th century, subsequent changes in lordship, and the development of its own domestic affairs, language, songs, and coinage. The center of the card holds a sealed 1989 Persian Cat Crown coin, captioned ”The Persian Cat Crown Coin – Issued by the Isle of Man — 1989.” The lower panel, titled ”Story of the Persian Cat Crown Coin,” explains that the Isle of Man has a national passion for cats, linked to the native Manx cat, and that this coin uses the graceful and dignified Persian on the 1989 Persian Cat Crown Coin. It states that the coin was designed by Leslie Lindsey, a leading sculptor of felines, and that it depicts a statuesque and perfectly groomed Persian cat on the obverse. The reverse carries a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the date of issue. The text also notes the island’s coinage history since the 14th century, when gold and copper issues bearing the Manx emblem were first struck. The visible coin itself shows a detailed Persian cat standing in profile with a long coat and prominent tail, with the denomination ”CROWN” and date 1989 on the reverse; the inset photograph on the card illustrates the other side with the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by the legend identifying her and the Isle of Man.

Isle of Man

1989

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2025-11-30 21:17:58

~$77.50

2025-11-30

2025-11-30 21:17:58