Struck in 99.9% Silver and Gold
For this exciting anniversary release, Maklouf’s Tower Mint has struck the famous Penny Black design in five ounces of 99.9% fine silver and one ounce of 99.9% pure gold. Each coin features the same iconic design and, just like the original, is official Isle of Man legal tender, with values of £10 and £5, respectively. This legal-tender status is an important benefit for many collectors, as it means that the coin’s contents, weight and purity all come backed by a government guarantee.
Ultra High Relief Proof Condition
Each carefully struck 2020 Penny Black commemorative begins as a highly polished planchet. Struck multiple times under extreme pressure using specially treated and crafted dies, the result is frosted devices that tower over mirrored fields for a level of depth and contrast that are a wonder to behold.
Special Ruthenium Finish
Where the original 1990 commemorative utilized a Pearl Black finish, the 2020 Penny Black features a selective Ruthenium finish. Ruthenium is a rare transition metal belonging to the Platinum group on the periodic table and provides an attractive black field on both sides of the coin.