Isle of Man 2010 1 Crown Silver Proof Abyssinian Cat

The Manx cat, an iconic symbol of the humble island, Isle of Man, which is located in the Irish Sea, influenced the beginning of a very wellknown and loved coin collection. The Isle of Man is an independent governed island that sits between Great Britain and Ireland. Still occupied today, this small island has had its fair share of interesting residents. From primal hunters and gatherers to the ferocious Vikings to the authoritative Romans, the Isle of Man has been called home by many from history. The Pobjoy Mint wanted to honor the small but mighty island by producing a bullion coin series in its name. The Isle of Man Silver Cat coins are produced yearly, each year offering a new reverse design with a new cat breed. This silver coin collection also lures avid coin collectors in by its competitive low mintages. Your 2010 Isle of Man Silver cat weighs one ounce of pure silver and is packaged in individual coin flips to ensure protection upon delivery. The Pobjoy Mint's flawless proofing method makes these proof coins stand out above the others!

The Abyssinian Cat is the cat breed featured on the reverse of the 2010 Isle of Man Silver Cat. Abyssinian is a reference to Ethiopia, where the cat breed originated from, and when British soldiers were stationed in Ethiopia. These soldiers were deployed and returned with kittens bought from the locals. The Abyssinian Cat has a very rare characteristic called "ticked", wherein the individual hairs are banded with several different colors. An adult Abyssinian is posed with a kitten on the reverse side of the silver coin. The powerful yet eloquent monarch of the Commonwealth Nations is honored on the obverse of this magnificent coin. Her portrait displays an older Queen, with years of experience behind her and facial lines to show for it. The Pobjoy Mint's reputation for excellent quality and artistry are highlighted in the prestigious Isle of Man Silver Cat coin series.

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