Hello! Here are the new stamps from Great Britain. You can read the first part of this digest as well as learn about new stamps from the US and Australia. It's good for a philatelist to be aware of the most recent releases, as each stamp has the potential to be a significant investment and could increase in value over time.
Well, any philatelist should keep a finger on the pulse of the new releases in order not to miss a new treasure for his stamp collection. So, read on and happy stamp hunting!
5. 100 Years of Commemorative Stamps Series (Release: April 4th, 2024)
Ten stamps have been issued to celebrate 100 years of various events displayed on the postal items as small pieces of art and history. These designs represent various decades chronologically. The tradition of such stamps started in 1924.
However, King George V was not thrilled with this tradition, calling it a 'replica' of some American custom. But seven commemorative stamps were issued later, between 1937 and 1951, during the reign of George VI. So the tradition continues, and 2024 is its grand jubilee.
6. His Majesty King Charles III Stamp (Release: April 5th, 2024)
Charles when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned in 1952. He received the title "Prince of Wales" in 1958 and had his investiture in 1969. After earning a history degree from Cambridge, he joined the Royal Air Force and Navy. He married Lady Diana Spencer in 1981 and has two sons: William and Henry. However, Charles and Diana separated in 1996, following documented extramarital romances. Later on, Diana died in a car accident in 1997, and Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005.
The stamp shows a sideways portrait of the new King Charles III on a Gooseberry green background. This is a splendid tribute to the British monarchy, its traditions, and the succession of power.
7. Peppa Pig Stamp Series (Release: May 16th, 2024)
Royal Mail has celebrated 20 years of Peppa Pig with a range of stamps. Neville Astley and Mark Baker created this show, and it captivated audiences in more than 180 countries worldwide. Mostly, this animated movie is watched in the US and China.
Peppa Pig's popularity had already spread beyond TV. Besides, Peppa Pig theme parks appeared in six various countries. The premiere was in May 2004 on British television. All in all, this is an amazing cartoon for the whole family and a bright addition to any collection.
8. Dogs Stamp Series (Release: June 6th, 2024)
Many people all over the world own a dog or even more. Dogs have always been humans' best friends; they helped in hunting, searching, rescuing, catching criminals, leading blinds, and many other things. This is going to be a great tribute to these animals.
So, the Royal Mail has an amazing series for all the dog-lovers, having different British kinds of dogs the whole world truly adore, like Dalmation, Jack Russell-type Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Border Collie, and many others. If you have a collection with animals, or dogs specifically, this will be a great and cute addition to it! The series contains 10 stamps and will be available soon.
