Postage stamps are a familiar part of the postal system today, but back in the 19th century, postage rates were inconsistent and confusing. The United Kingdom changed that by issuing the first postage stamp with a set value, making postal rates easier to understand. Known as the Penny Black, this iconic stamp featured a portrait of Queen Victoria. Now, 2024 1 oz Proof Gibraltar Silver One Crown Penny Black Coins are available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Beautiful Penny Black replication with colorized visuals!
• Limited mintage of only 2,500 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of One Crown.
• The obverse features King Charles III.
• On the reverse is a depiction of the Penny Black stamp.
• Black colorization on the reverse.

The Penny Black was the first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. Despite its historical significance, the Penny Black was only in use for about a year. It was replaced by the Penny Red in 1841 because the red cancellation marks used on the black stamps were not clearly visible, making it easy for people to reuse the stamps.

All 2024 1 oz Proof Gibraltar Silver One Crown Penny Black Coins are available with proof visuals and a colorized finish. The reverse background includes black colorization to replicate the original stamp’s design. The coins feature frosted devices and mirrored fields. Each coin comes in a presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The obverse of the 2024 Proof Gibraltar Silver One Crown Penny Black shows a bust of King Charles III. King Charles ascended the throne in September 2022 after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. He was officially crowned in May 2023, and his portraits have started appearing on coins across the Commonwealth.

The reverse side of the 2024 1 oz Proof Silver One Crown Penny Black Coin features the stamp design. The field includes the rectangular portrait of the original stamp with “POSTAGE” above Queen Victoria’s bust and “ONE PENNY” below her portrait.

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