Description: Penny Black 175th Anniversary Stamp and Gold Coin Set
In 1840 an innovative new idea was launched that was destined to transform the way we communicate with each other - the postage stamp.
In 2015 the world's first postage stamp - The Penny Black celebrated its 175th anniversary. The Penny Black is a symbol of the wonderful era of innovation during the 19th century. It may surprise you to know that, despite its world fame, the Penny Black was only ever issued for a little over a year.
An original 1840 Penny Black stamp and a pure gold coin brought together in an exclusive limited edition set.