2017 Isle of Man Manx Cat 10p — The Island's Iconic Tailless Cat | Full Colour Decal Edition | FinderKeeperStore
The luckiest cat in the world — and the only cat on British Isles coinage.
This is a genuine 2017 Isle of Man uncirculated Manx Cat ten pence coin — part of the first new Isle of Man coinage issued in 13 years — brought to vivid life with a full colour character decal professionally designed and hand-applied by FinderKeeperStore. The Manx cat's distinctive warm brown coat, bright eyes and famously absent tail leap from the coin face against a rich purple background with gold Celtic knotwork. There is no other colour decal version of this coin on eBay. Presented in a protective capsule with orange insert.
What makes this coin special: ✅ Genuine 2017 Isle of Man uncirculated Manx Cat 10p ✅ Uncirculated condition — never been in general circulation ✅ Part of the first new Isle of Man coin series in 13 years — issued April 2017 ✅ Features the iconic tailless Manx cat — indigenous only to the Isle of Man ✅ Triskelion symbol and Celtic knotwork border beautifully engraved ✅ Full colour decal — warm brown cat, rich purple background, gold Celtic knotwork ✅ Unique to FinderKeeperStore — no other seller offers this coin in full colour ✅ Professionally designed and hand-applied here in Kent ✅ Presented in protective capsule with orange insert — completely gift ready ✅ Dispatched same or next working day by Royal Mail — free postage
Please keep coin in capsule to protect the decal.
🎁 The perfect gift for cat lovers, Isle of Man collectors, Celtic art enthusiasts and anyone who loves something genuinely unique and handcrafted. The Manx cat is one of the most recognisable and beloved symbols of the Isle of Man — and this is the only colour version of this coin available anywhere. Ideal for birthdays, Christmas and as a truly original gift for the cat lover in your life.
🐱 About the coin design: The reverse of the Isle of Man Manx Cat 10p features the iconic Manx cat — depicted sitting upright, its famously absent tail immediately visible — with the encircled Triskelion above and an intricate Celtic knotwork border running around the coin edge. The denomination sits beneath the cat. It is a beautifully composed design that captures the character and charm of this unique breed perfectly. The full colour decal by FinderKeeperStore adds warm brown tones to the cat's coat, bright eyes and a rich purple background — the Celtic knotwork border highlighted in gold — making the design leap from the coin face with extraordinary warmth and detail.
🐱 About this coin: The 2017 Isle of Man Manx Cat 10p was issued by the Isle of Man Government and struck by Tower Mint — marking the first new Manx coinage in 13 years. The entire 2017 series was designed around quintessentially Manx subjects — the Triskelion, the Viking longboat, the Loaghtan ram, the Peregrine Falcon and the Manx Cat — each representing a different aspect of the island's unique heritage. The Manx Cat was chosen for the 10p as one of the most instantly recognisable symbols of the island worldwide.
🐱 About the Manx Cat: The Manx cat is an ancient breed indigenous to the Isle of Man — famous worldwide for one extraordinary feature: it has no tail. The taillessness is caused by a spontaneous genetic mutation that has been present on the island for centuries. Manx folklore has a more colourful explanation — legend says the Manx cat was last aboard Noah's Ark and Noah accidentally shut the door on its tail, severing it completely. Whether by genetics or divine misfortune, the result is one of the most distinctive and beloved cat breeds in the world — and the only cat to appear on British Isles coinage. Manx cats are considered lucky, particularly on the Isle of Man itself, where they have been a symbol of the island for as long as anyone can remember.
🏪 About FinderKeeperStore: We design and hand-apply every decal ourselves using professional equipment and precision cutting technology here in Kent. Each coin is individually checked and carefully packaged to arrive safely. 99.5% positive feedback across more than 15,000 transactions. Est. 2007 — 18 years on eBay. Any questions — please message us, we always respond quickly.
Please note: The colour decal is applied for decorative purposes by FinderKeeperStore. The coin itself is a genuine Isle of Man Government issue. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, minor variations may occur.