Gough Island Coin List
Gough Island | 1/2 penny
Gough Island | 1 penny
Gough Island | 2 pence
Gough Island | 5 pence
Gough Island | 10 pence
Gough Island | 20 pence
Gough Island | 25 pence
Gough Island | 1 crown
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Gough Island coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The monetary history of Gough Island is relatively brief and is closely tied to its status as a British Overseas Territory. Although the island is uninhabited, except for the staff of a weather station, its numismatics reflect its connection to the United Kingdom and South Africa.
Coinage used
Historically, Gough Island has used the British pound sterling as its official currency. However, due to its geographical proximity and administrative links, the South African Rand has also been used in occasional transactions. The weather station, established in 1956, has been the main point of economic activity on the island, using these currencies for its operations.
Numismatic landmarks
Although Gough Island has not issued its own coins, it has been represented on UK commemorative issues. In 2009, a £2 coin was minted as part of a series celebrating the British overseas territories, including Tristan d'Acuna, of which Gough is a dependency. This coin features the coat of arms of Tristan d'Acuna and is a significant milestone in numismatics related to the Isle of Gough.
Gough Island is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the United Kingdom old coins.