Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II, 1990
New York Alley Cat
Information
Country
Isle of Man
Isle of Man
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Crown - Elizabeth II
Year
1990
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.47
Diameter (mm)
38.5
Description
1 Crown - Elizabeth II from Isle of Man. Issued in 1990. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 38.5 mm and weighs 28.47 g.
- Obverse
- Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend and date around
- Reverse
- Alley cat sitting to right, looking left. Triskeles within shield at top, two birds in flight top left, cat standing on platform lower right. NOTE: Alley Cat. One of life's great survivors, the cat has adapted to the hazards and pressures of big city life better than practically any other animal - including man. New York's famous streetwise Alley Cats - celebrated in the popular "Top Cat" cartoon series - are immortalized in loving detail on the reverse of this award-winning 1990 coin.
- Edge
- Reeded
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