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PENNY BLUE World Most Expensive Stamps Silver Coin 500 Francs Cameroon 2025

This refined Silver coin from the World's Most Expensive Stamps series pays tribute to the legendary Penny Blue, one of the most recognizable and influential stamps in the history of philately. Issued in 1840 as the direct successor to the world's first postage stamp, the Penny Blue marked a turning point in global communication and public postal services. Struck in Proof quality with digital printing, laser frosting, and microprinting, the coin captures the elegance and historical significance of this 19th-century icon. It comes in a case along with its Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage of only 558 pieces worldwide.
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Availability date (may change): 28-Feb-26
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Data sheet

Country
Cameroon
Year
2025
Face Value
500 Francs
Metal
Silver
Fineness (purity)
.999
Weight (g)
17.50
Diameter (mm)
50
Quality
Proof
Mintage (pcs)
558
Certificate (COA)
Yes
Box / Blister
Yes
Weight range
Less than 1 oz
Series
World Most Expensive Stamps
Description
The reverse of this Silver coin features a faithful reinterpretation of the iconic Penny Blue stamp, one of the most enduring symbols of early modern postal history. The distinctive blue coloration and the classic portrait of Queen Victoria are rendered with remarkable precision, enhanced by digital printing and fine microprinting that recreate the texture and visual depth of the original 1840 issue. The surrounding design evokes vintage correspondence, recalling the era when stamped letters transformed communication across nations and continents. The obverse presents a stylized celebration of global postal services, centered on a post horn set against a world map motif, symbolizing the spread of communication around the globe. A decorative frame inspired by stamp perforations encloses historical means of transport, including early postal riders, steam-powered vehicles, and pioneering aircraft, illustrating the evolution of mail delivery over time. The design is completed by the inscriptions: "REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN" - the issuing country, "Ag 999" - the Silver fineness, "500 FRANCS CFA" - the face value, and "2025" - the year of issue.
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