150th Anniversary of The Penny Black Coin
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I always found this to be a pretty cool coin.
I received this coin from my father in June 08, which he received from his father, back in 1991.
The person most associated with the Postal Reform, Rowland Hill, made proposals on said topic, in 1837. He was given a two year contract to run the system. In 1840 he launched a service with an envelope, with a reproduction design, of Queen Victoria, when she was 15, created by William Mulready. This design was first created by William Wyon, with his 1837 City Medal. The head was engraved by Charles and Fredrick Heath, with the help of a sketch made by Henry Corbould, which was based on the design of Wyon's original design.
In 1990 the Isle of Man made a commemorative coin for the 150th anniversary of the penny black
Here is what the certificate of authenticity says;
<< <i>The First Cupro Nickel "Pearl Black" Penny Black Crown This is to certify that this Legal tneder coinage is an official issue by the Government of the Isle of Man to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Penny Black Stamp. We Hereby confirm that this is the first issue ever to be struck in "Pearl Black" Cupro Nickel >>
Enjoy! And any comments are always appreciated
I received this coin from my father in June 08, which he received from his father, back in 1991.
The person most associated with the Postal Reform, Rowland Hill, made proposals on said topic, in 1837. He was given a two year contract to run the system. In 1840 he launched a service with an envelope, with a reproduction design, of Queen Victoria, when she was 15, created by William Mulready. This design was first created by William Wyon, with his 1837 City Medal. The head was engraved by Charles and Fredrick Heath, with the help of a sketch made by Henry Corbould, which was based on the design of Wyon's original design.
In 1990 the Isle of Man made a commemorative coin for the 150th anniversary of the penny black
Here is what the certificate of authenticity says;
<< <i>The First Cupro Nickel "Pearl Black" Penny Black Crown This is to certify that this Legal tneder coinage is an official issue by the Government of the Isle of Man to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Penny Black Stamp. We Hereby confirm that this is the first issue ever to be struck in "Pearl Black" Cupro Nickel >>
Enjoy! And any comments are always appreciated
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