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Coin Story: Isle of Man - Siamese Cat

5/28/2023

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Coin from Isle of Man, featuring the Siamese Cat

This coin is part of a coin series issued by the Isle of Man from 1988 to 2016.  Each year they featured a different cat breed, and it became popular coins to collect by cat lovers around the world.  The 1992 year featured the Siamese Cat.

There are lots of interesting facts about Siamese cats:
  • They were unique to Thailand's temples and Royal Palaces for centuries.  At the time, no commoner was allowed to own one.
  • About 100 years ago, the Siamese cat reached the USA.  It was given to the  wife of President Rutherford Hayes.
  • Most Siamese cats are born all white, and as they age they develop their darker points on their nose, ears, tails, and paws.
  • Siamese cats are considered big talkers. Their loud and low pitch tones are used to talk to their humans, and they are the most vocal of all cat breeds. (I have had Siamese cats and they followed me around the house in constant conversation.  I loved it, but some people might not)
  • They don't see well in the dark due to their light blue eyes.

​Fun Fact:
Siamese cats are very intelligent, and with very little training they love to play fetch!  They are regarded as the "dogs" of the cat world.
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