Obverse: Carries an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and "Isle of Man."
Reverse: Features the profile of the young Queen Victoria.
Struck in a revolutionary darkened proof finish that gives the center of the coin a pearl gray appearance.
Guaranteed by the Isle of Man government.
This coin is a fantastic addition to any numismatic collection. Add this 1990 Isle of Man Gold 5 Crown 150th Anniversary Penny Black commemorative coin to your cart today!
In 1990, Pobjoy Mint issued a coin which was the most innovative coin of its time and in fact was awarded with no less than three Coin of the Year Awards: Best Crown, Most Innovative Coinage and overall Coin of the Year.
The coin was produced to commemorate the anniversary of the world’s first adhesive stamp which was introduced in Britain in 1840 by the 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.”
Issued by the Isle of Man in 1990, this 5 crown proof commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Penny Black postage stamp.
Coin Highlights:
Mintage of only 199 coins.
Contains 5 oz of .9999 fine gold.
Comes in protective packaging.
Obverse: Carries an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and "Isle of Man."
Reverse: Features the profile of the young Queen Victoria.
Struck in a revolutionary darkened proof finish that gives the center of the coin a pearl gray appearance.
Guaranteed by the Isle of Man government.
This coin is a fantastic addition to any numismatic collection. Add this 1990 Isle of Man Gold 5 Crown 150th Anniversary Penny Black commemorative coin to your cart today!
In 1990, Pobjoy Mint issued a coin which was the most innovative coin of its time and in fact was awarded with no less than three Coin of the Year Awards: Best Crown, Most Innovative Coinage and overall Coin of the Year.
The coin was produced to commemorate the anniversary of the world’s first adhesive stamp which was introduced in Britain in 1840 by the 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.”
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Gold
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Coin
Material
Gold
Karats
99.9 kt
Coin type
Bullion
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