Year after year cat lovers and coin collectors enjoy these wonderful coins. The Isle of Man government has issued a crown every year since 1988 depicting a different cat to the delight of cat lovers and coin collectors everywhere. The Cat Coin Collection has become Pobjoy's most popular series. In fact, it is so popular; it has been voted "Most Popular Coin of the Year" internationally. This award winning collection has already found a home with millions of proud owners. The obverse of the coin features the official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the reverse design features a detailed relief of the star feline each year, including the Manx, Persian, and Norwegian Forest Cat and many more!
The Birman cat is said to be affectionate, gentle and even-tempered with a charming personality. The breed is very popular both for showing and as pets and their numbers are increasing rapidly in Britain. This beautiful cat is portrayed in superb detail on the reverse of the 1998 coin.
Each Clad Proof coin comes presented in a PB1 display box.