2006 Proof Exotic Shorthair Cat

The new 2006 Isle of Man Manx Cat coins, featuring the exotic Shorthair Cat. The stunning design of 3 Exotic Shorthair kittens has been struck by the world-famous Pobjoy Mint and is one of the most sought-after coin series by coin collectors and cat lovers alike. The Isle of Man Manx Cat Series has grown in popularity every year since it was first released in 1988, so don’t miss your chance to get the latest issue.

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2005 Proof Silver Himalayan Cat

The new 2005 Isle of Man Manx Cat coins, featuring the exotic Himalayan Cat. The stunning design of a long-haired Himalayan Cat with its kittens has been struck by the world-famous Pobjoy Mint and is one of the most sought-after coin series by coin collectors and cat lovers alike. The Isle of Man Manx Cat Series has grown in popularity every year since it was first released in 1988, so don’t miss your chance to get the latest issue.

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2004 Proof Silver Tonkinese Cat

The Tonkinese, affectionately known as “Tonks”, is a relatively new breed and is the result of crossing Siamese and Burmese and said to combine the best qualities of each. The breed are warm, loving and highly intelligent and make wonderful companions for their human owners. The Tonkinese have an incredible memory and senses that are akin to radar. There are five varieties of this breed with different colors and markings. The fur is short, soft and shiny and their bodies slender with long legs.

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2003 Proof Silver Balinese Kittens

The Balinese is a semi-longhaired variant of the Siamese breed. Its coat is of medium length, and very silky and fine.  The Balinese are found in the four solid point colors associated with the Siamese breed (seal, blue, chocolate and lilac point). Although longhaired Siamese kittens appeared in some litters, it was not until the mid-1950s that longhaired cats of Siamese type and coloration were actively bred. The breed was first accepted for championship status in 1961 by CFF. Like its parent breed, the Siamese, the Balinese is an active, very affectionate, talkative, and inquisitive breed. It likes to get underfoot and be part of everything its owner does. There is no job that two hands can do that a Balinese will think two hands and four paws cannot do better.

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2002 Proof Silver Bengal Cat and Kitten

The Bengal is descended from crosses between wild Asian Leopard Cats and domestic shorthairs. The first Bengal breeding program began in 1963 and the breed was first accepted for championship status in TICA in 1984. It is a large cat with a short glossy coat. While most commonly seen in the brown spotted tabby pattern, they may also be found in the marbled pattern (classic tabby). Glittering refers to an effect on the coat that makes it looks as if the coat was sprinkled with glitter; rosette refers to the spots forming distinct patterns, preferably with more than one color tone within the spot. Seal sepia, seal lynx, and seal mink, color patterns with a pale white or cream background, are popularly referred to as "snow" Bengal's. Well-bred Bengal's are active, intelligent companions. Buyers should ask how many generations removed Bengal kittens are from wild blood; the best companion cats are at least four generations removed. Most pet Bengal's are wild only in looks, not in personality.

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2001 Proof Silver Somali Kittens

The Somali is perhaps most easily described as a longhaired Abyssinian, although over time, the types have diverged some and these breeds no longer look like exact counterparts. This lively breed with a bushy tail has sometimes been called the "fox cat". Its dense, soft coat is ticked in the manner associated with wild cats. Somalis are extroverted, active, inquisitive, very affectionate and people-oriented. They can be stubborn and obedience is better won with love and praise than with punishment. Although sources often state that Somalis are not good apartment-dwellers, they are fine apartment cats as long as they have the run of the place. They do not like being caged or closely confined to a single room for extended periods. They are most commonly available in blue, fawn, red (sorrel), and ruddy colors. They are also available in silver tones in Europe and less frequently in the United States, although many associations do not accept thiscolor. They are accepted outside the United States in other colors in some other associations, including chocolate and lilac.
 

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2000 Proof Silver Scottish Fold Kitten

The Scottish Fold is best known for its distinctive ears, which are folded forward and down, and by its large rounded eyes, which give it a sweet, wide-eyed expression. They are mellow and affectionate cats. Scottish Folds are found in both longhaired and shorthaired varieties, in a great number of colours and pattern combinations. The longhaired variety is sometimes referred to as a "Highland Fold".
 

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1999 Proof Silver British Blue Cat

The British Shorthair is a stocky, sturdy cat resembling a plush teddy bear. It is a calm, quiet companion. While solid blue is the color most associated with the breed, so much so that this breed is sometimes known as the British Blue, "Brits" are found in a number of other colours and patterns as well. It is accepted in most colors and patterns, except colorpoint. Like the Abyssinian, the British Shorthair breed suffered dramatic losses during World War II in England, and other breeds were brought in to bolster the gene pool and restore the old type. It was first accepted for championship status in the United States by ACA in 1967; it was not accepted in CFA until 1980. This breed is simply known as the "Shorthair" in Great Britain.
 

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1998 Proof Silver Birman Cat

Also known as the "Sacred Cat of Burma", the Birman has a number of fanciful legends associated with its origin. The breed first appeared in France in 1919 with a pregnant female imported from Burma (the male died en route). The breed was first recognized for championship status by a French cat registry. The breed's French name, Sacre de Birmanie, is the origin of the breed name Birman. Birmans first appeared in the United States in 1959 and in Great Britain five years later. It was accepted for championship status in GCCF in 1966 andin 1967 by CFA. It is a semi-longhaired cat, accepted only in the pointed pattern. It is distinguished from other pointed cats not only by its moderately stocky body type, but also by its four white feet. Birmans are docile, quiet cats with a strong "people" orientation. Although longhaired, they do not need daily grooming.
 

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1997 Proof Silver Long Hair Smoke Cat

This breed is one of many branches of the Persian family, that most prized - and plentiful of all pedigree cats.  Copper eyes predominate in this intelligent and demanding feline whose affection is not always the easiest to gain.   Its superb and aristocratic good looks are shown to wonderful advantage on the reverse of the 1997 Cat coins.
 

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1996 Proof Silver Burmese Cat

The Burmese originated from Thailand, and all Burmese can trace their ancestry to a cat named Wong Mau, who arrived in the United States in the 1920s. The Burmese was accepted for CFA studbook registration in 1936, but was not accepted for championship status until 1957. Burmese is a lively, affectionate, and even-tempered cat with a sleek, glossy coat. They are deceptively heavy due to their muscularity. They continue to be playful long into adulthood and old age. Though the original color of the American-type Burmese is solid sable brown, other colors (not recognized in all associations) include blue, champagne, platinum, and tortie colors. American Burmese are commonly bred in two types: traditional and contemporary, the latter being a more rounded look. They are only accepted in the traditional four colors of sable, champagne, platinum, and blue. The European (Foreign) Burmese can be found in brown, chocolate, red, cream, and tortie colors, whereas the American-type Burmese may only be bred in the traditional four colors.
 

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1995 Proof Silver Turkish Cat

Well mannered, affectionate and intelligent, the Turkish Cat is now widely bred throughout the world and includes among its varieties the White, Black, and Blue Smoke Angoras.  In warm weather, the Turkish cat will shed its magnificent silky coat and take on the appearance of a short-haired feline.  The 1995 Cat coin beautifully captures the fine distinctive features of the breed for all time.
 

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1994 Proof Silver Japanese Cat

Upon returning to the United States GI's brought back their naturally bobtailed pets after serving in Japan and were responsible for bringing this ancient breed to popularity and pedigree status in the West.  These eastern feline extraverts like people but hate mice whom they hunt with dedicated ferocity.  A cat who likes to be given attention and respect, the Japanese Bobtail is given the star treatment on the reverse of the 1994 Cat coins.
 

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1993 Proof Silver Maine Coon Cat

Some 150 years ago, American sailors returning to the State of Maine brought home Angoras which over the years were selectively bred to evolve into one of the largest feline breeds.  The Maine Coon Cat is a beautiful large cat that comes in many colors and patterns, although it is best known for the brown tabby variety.  With long legs and bodies, and a coat reminiscent of the native raccoon - "coon", it has a strange habit of grooming its long tail by spiraling it around a front leg.  It is large in size, with a muscular, broad-chested body and  wide-set legs and large paws.  The Maine Coon has a heavy, shaggy coat with longer hair on the stomach, flanks, and tail.  Their personality is friendly and lovable, and they require little maintenance.  They adapt well to other animals, and enjoy human companionship.
 

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1992 Proof Silver Siamese Cat

Truly a Royal animal whose ancestors spent centuries within the confines of Thailand's temples and Royal Palaces.  No commoner was allowed to own one.  Just over 100 years ago, the first Siamese cats reached the West and captivated all with their charm and beauty.  This oriental "aristocrat" graces the reverse of the superb 1992 Cat release.
 

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1991 Proof Silver Norwegian Cat

From the harsh woodlands of its native Scandinavia comes the Norwegian Forest Cat, a feline steeped in the enchantment of ancient Norse legends.   Sharply intelligent, courageous and ever alert, this powerful creature is clearly used to surviving on its own initiative - a somewhat rugged individual - and is portrayed in splendid detail on the reverse of the 1991 Cat coin.
 

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1990 Proof Silver Alley Cat

One of life's great survivors, the cat has adapted to the hazards and pressures of big city life better than practically any other animal - including man.  New York's famous streetwise Alley Cats - celebrated in the popular "Top Cat" cartoon series - are immortalized in loving detail on the reverse of this award-winning 1990 coin.
 

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1989 Proof Silver Persian Cat

One of the most popular breeds in the world, the Persian has all the feline charm - beautiful looks, fine manners, and a loving although selective nature.  Persians come in about 50 different recognized colors and patterns, dominating the show world of pedigree cats.  This superstar of the cat kingdom is depicted in exquisitely sculpted relief on the highly successful 1989 Cat coin.
 

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1988 Proof Silver Manx Cat

This tailless cat has become a national symbol for its homeland, the Isle of Man, and made a natural choice for the first coin in this extremely popular series.  The origins of this native Manx are steeped in mystery - biblical references abound, as do tales of shipwrecked felines swimming ashore from Spanish galleons.  Shy but friendly, clever and endearing, the Manx has a personality all of its own. The 1988 coin is the first of the Isle of Man Cat series.
 

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