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 Isle of Man's Cat coin is one of the world's most famous coins. First issued in 1988, each year's coin features a unique design showing a different breed of cat. Now, for the first time, the 2010 coin depicts a legendary Abyssinian cat, together with her adorable kitten. The Abyssinian cat is one of the oldest known breeds. It is renowned as the cat shown in ancient Egyptian paintings and sculptures. Together with the Abyssinian cat and her kitten, the design also includes the original Manx cat from the first coin in 1988. Despite its popularity, each year's Cat coin is made for only a short time. Order now to keep your collection up-to-date ... and as wonderful gifts for cat-lovers!
Each Clad Proof coin comes presented in a PB1 display box.