Description
2015 1/5oz Isle of Man Gold Crown – Penny Black 175th Anniversary
Issued in 2015, this 1/5oz Gold Crown commemorates the 175th anniversary of the Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp and a pivotal milestone in global communication. Struck in distinctive blackened gold, the coin mirrors the appearance of the original stamp while honouring its lasting historical significance.
First issued in 1840, the Penny Black transformed postal systems by introducing uniform, prepaid postage, fundamentally changing the way people communicated. This commemorative Crown translates that innovation into numismatic form, marking one of the most important developments of the Victorian era.
Celebrated for its originality, the coin exemplifies the Pobjoy Mint’s commitment to innovative coinage and achieved rare acclaim on release, winning three Coin of the Year awards: Best Crown, Most Innovative Coinage, and Overall Coin of the Year.
Each 1/5oz Gold Crown contains 6.22g of .999 fine gold
Design Details
Obverse
The obverse features a right-facing, uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem, surrounded by an incuse legend and date.
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Inscription: ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 2015
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Designer: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse
The reverse faithfully recreates the iconic Penny Black stamp, depicting a left-facing crowned portrait of Queen Victoria within the stamp frame. The original stamp inscriptions are incorporated alongside the denomination.
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Inscription: PENNY BLACK 175ᵗʰ ANNIVERSARY · POSTAGE · ONE PENNY · 1 CROWN
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Designer: William Wyon
This distinctive gold Crown unites postal history with modern numismatic innovation, commemorating a moment that reshaped communication worldwide.
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