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1 Crown - Elizabeth II 175th Anniversary Penny Red
2016 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.60 mm |
| Issuer | Ascension Island (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1976-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#159492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
One Penny Red Stamp.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PENNY RED 175th ANNIVERSARY
POSTAGE
B ONE PENNY B
1
CROWN
Comment
The Penny Red was a British postage stamp first issued in 1841, making 2016 the 175th Anniversary of its release. The colour was changed from black to red because of the difficulty in being able to see a cancellation mark on the Penny Black – the red made this mark much more visible. It was essentially introduced to combat fraud but, consistently, it continued to be the main type of postage stamp in the UK from its release until 1879.The statistics surrounding the stamp are not short of highlights. It was printed in a quantity exceeding 21 billion, over a period of more than 38 years, and was the world’s most used stamp in the early classic period. It was also Britain’s longest-running stamp issue in everyday use, and remains possibly it’s most collected and best studied.
To celebrate this milestone anniversary, the Government of Ascension Island has approved the release of a special red coin depicting the Penny Red Stamp. The coin is available in Red Cupro Nickel and Red Sterling Silver. Please contact Pobjoy Mint direct if you are interested in Gold sizes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, depicting a Penny Red stamp, which was a famous British postage stamp issued in 1840. The stamp was designed by Sir Rowland Hill and featured a young Queen Victoria. The coin's design is a nod to the 175th anniversary of the Penny Red stamp and its significance in the history of philately.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 PM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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