Postage stamps are a common part of postal service in the modern world, but in the 19^th century, postage rates were varied and confusing. The United Kingdom was the first to issue a postage stamp with a set value to make postal rates clearer and easier to understand. Known as the Penny Black, this famous stamp featured an effigy of Queen Victoria. Today, 2024 1 oz Proof Gibraltar Silver One Crown Penny Black Coins are available at JM Bullion.

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 world’s first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was issued in the United Kingdom on May 1, 1840, for official use from May 6, 1840. The Penny Black was so-called for its black background and value of one penny. The stamps featured a left-profile bust of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.

All 2024 1 oz Proof Gibraltar Silver One Crown Penny Black Coins are available here with proof visuals and a colorized finish. The reverse background field includes black colorization to accurately capture the design of the original stamp. The coins have 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 features a bust of King Charles III. His Majesty ascended the throne in September 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. In May 2023, he was officially crowned as the new king and his portraits have begun to appear on coins across the Commonwealth.

On the reverse side of 2024 1 oz Proof Silver One Crown Penny Black Coins is a depiction of the stamp. The field includes the rectangular portrait field of the original stamp design with POSTAGE above the bust of Queen Victoria and ONE PENNY below Her Majesty’s portrait.

Please contact JM Bullion with any questions when you buy silver online. Our team can assist you at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.