Description: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2015 ISLE OF MAN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 175th Anniversary of the Penny Black Stamp 1/5 Oz Partially Blackened 24k Gold Coin Coin Highlights: 2015 Proof Fine 999.9 1/5oz Gold Issued on behalf of the Isle of Man Issue: 2,000 Unique presentation box and certificateDescription: Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a new Proof Sterling Silver commemorative coin which is issued on behalf of the Isle of Man Government to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Penny Black Stamp. Back in 1990, Pobjoy Mint issued a coin which was recognized as the most innovative coin of its time, and which was awarded no less than three Coin of the Year (COTY) Awards - Best Crown, Most Innovative Coinage and overall Coin of the Year. The coin in question was produced to commemorate the anniversary of the world's first adhesive stamp which was introduced in Britain in 1840 by famous reformer, Rowland Hill. The stamp made philatelic history, with a beautiful but simple design by Henry Corbould showing the profile of the young Queen Victoria. This stamp became popularly known the world over as the 'Penny Black'. This year sees the 175th Anniversary of the Penny Black, and to commemorate the event, the 2015 coin is being issued with the same design as the coin released in 1990. The design remains the same showing the image from the stamp, but there is a change in the anniversary date and this year's coin has been issued in various sizes, with the Cupro Nickel, Sterling Silver and Gold editions all having a lustrous 'pearl black' finish created from a unique technique employed by Pobjoy Mint to create the beautiful black color. This year's coin also differs from the original as it portrays a different effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse of the coin carries an incused effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann, by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS. please see link below for the other versions of this coin in Silver, Gold & Cupro-Nickel RIGHT HERE and please see our other listings for more great coins & treasures WHEN YOU CLICK THIS LINK Thank You!
Price: 695 USD
Location: Illinois
End Time: 2024-02-15T09:12:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Certification: Mint Issued COA
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 1/5 Troy Ounce (6.22 grams)
Year: 2015
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated Partially Blackened PROOF
Composition: .9999 Gold (24k)
