Isle of Man 1 crown New York Alley KM-275 Cat Crowns MS 65 PCGS CuNi coin 1990

The 1990 Isle of Man 1 Crown KM-275 is a distinctive issue from the beloved Cat Crowns series, featuring the elegant New York Alley cat, a breed admired for its sleek appearance, intelligence, and graceful posture. This copper-nickel collectible celebrates the beauty of domestic cats while continuing the Isle of Man’s long-running tradition of feline-themed commemorative coins. The reverse showcases a finely engraved adult New York Alley cat seated in an alert pose, displaying a smooth short coat, pointed ears, expressive eyes, delicate whiskers, and neatly tucked paws. The background includes a coastal scene with two flying seabirds, a cat statue standing on a pedestal, the silhouette of Castle Rushen, the Isle of Man triskelion above, decorative chain ornaments, and the denomination “1 CROWN.” The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown, necklace, and earrings, surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II • ISLE OF MAN • 1990.” Struck in copper-nickel and certified PCGS MS65, this attractive coin is an excellent addition to collections devoted to cats, Isle of Man coinage, and world numismatics.

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