⅒ Crown - Elizabeth II (First breeding programme)
Isle of Man • ⅒ Crown • Gold (.9999) • 1997
- Denomination
- ⅒ Crown
- Issuer
- Isle of Man
- Struck
- 1997
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Currency
- Crown
- Weight
- 3.11 g
- Diameter
- 17.95 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 790
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Where it came from
The 1997 Isle of Man 1/10 Crown was minted as part of a commemorative series celebrating the success of the island's unique wildlife conservation initiatives, specifically the early breeding programs designed to protect local species. During the 1990s, the Isle of Man Treasury frequently authorized the Pobjoy Mint to produce limited-edition precious metal coins that appealed to both numismatists and naturalists by highlighting the island's biodiversity and environmental heritage.
Designed with a focus on realism and detailed relief, the coin features the profile of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, a standard for Commonwealth coinage, while the reverse depicts imagery associated with the island's conservation efforts. The coin was produced in various precious metals, intended to serve as a tangible acknowledgment of the collaborative efforts between government bodies and local conservationists to ensure the survival of native fauna in a rapidly changing landscape.
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