In the 19th century, the United Kingdom made a significant impact by introducing postage stamps. Before this innovation, postal rates were varied and often confusing. The introduction of stamps aimed to standardize rates and enable prepayment for postage. The Penny Black is celebrated as the first-ever adhesive postage stamp. Now, you can purchase the 2024 Proof Gibraltar One Crown Penny Red 1 oz Silver Coins online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Coins arrive inside presentation boxes with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Replicates the Penny Red stamp!
• Proof specimen!
• Limited mintage of only 1,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Issued a value of One Crown.
• King Charles III on the obverse.
• Queen Victoria in the Penny Red stamp design on the reverse.

The postal reform in the UK, initiated by Rowland Hill in the late 1830s, introduced the concept of uniform penny postage rates and the use of adhesive stamps for prepayment. The first major step was the release of the Penny Black on May 1, 1840. Nine months later, the Penny Red was introduced as a replacement in February 1841.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2024 Proof One Crown Penny Red 1 oz Silver Coins features King Charles III. In line with British tradition, his left-profile relief is depicted, as monarch portraits alternate orientation with each reign. Queen Elizabeth II was shown in right-profile relief, so King Charles III appears in left-profile relief. Inscriptions here read CHARLES III, D.G. REX. F.D., GIBRALTAR, 2024, and 1 CROWN.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2024 Proof Gibraltar One Crown Penny Red Silver Coin showcases a replication of the 1841 Penny Red stamp design. This design mirrors the original Penny Black, featuring Queen Victoria in left-profile relief with the inscriptions POSTAGE and ONE PENNY.

History

Unlike the Penny Black, many Penny Red stamps included plate numbers as part of the design. These numbers, ranging from 1 to 225, were added to the stamp’s design starting in 1844 to help track production and prevent forgery. The Penny Red remained in use for 38 years, from 1841 to 1879, with various modifications over time. This long period of use resulted in numerous varieties that are of great interest to philatelists.

Ordering

These 2024 Proof Gibraltar One Crown Penny Red 1 oz Silver Coins come in presentation boxes and include a Certificate of Authenticity. The coins have proof visuals with frosted designs and mirrored backgrounds. The reverse’s red background reflects the Penny Red stamp.

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