Gough Island Coins
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.
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Gough Island is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the United Kingdom coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Gough Island coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
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1 crown
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