#Jersey stamps
Stamp issue celebrating Jersey's connection to Romans
In 2012, 70,000 ancient coins were found in a field in Jersey. They were made about 2,000 years ago, when Julius Caesar and his Roman legions were conquering Gaul and the Celtic and Roman worlds were in a violent collision. They represent the turning point when the Channel Islands changed from a Celtic way of life culture to a Roman style of living. In an effort to explore Jersey's Roman connectio
Jersey's stamps marking the Invasion of Normandy
Six stamps and a Miniature Sheet were issued by Jersey Post on 6 June 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the famous World War II campaign that became known as D-Day or the Invasion of Normandy. The stamps, painted by David Pentland, depict some of the events that took place under the codename Operation Overlord when 150,000 soldiers of the Allied Forces of Britain, America, Canada and Free Fran
Summer stamp series issued by Jersey Post
Claimed to be the warmest place in the British Isles, the Bailiwick of Jersey lies in the Cherbourg Peninsula, some fourteen miles from the French coast of Normandy. It is little wonder that holidaymakers visit the island time and time again, taking advantage of its close proximity to the United Kingdom whilst enjoying the ambience of Continental Europe. The eight stamps which form the first part
The Jersey Royal Mace depicted on stamp
Despite being an independent State with its own Government and heritage, the Island of Jersey has always remained loyal to the Crown. Formerly part of Normandy, in 1204 when Crown territories in France were lost, the Channel Islands swore their allegiance to the English King John. As a result Jersey, together with the other Islands, was granted its independence as a Peculiar of the Crown. This loy
Nigel Mansell – Legacy of a Formula One Champion stamps from Jersey
In celebration of a truly dramatic British sporting icon, Jersey Post issued six stamps and a Souvenir Sheet commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Nigel Mansell CBE being the only driver to simultaneously hold the Formula One World Championship and The IndyCar World Championship. The stamps depict key moments in his motor racing career, including a memorable incident with Brazilian three-time Worl
Visiting Tall Ships stamp collection from Jersey
Jersey Post issued a set of 6 stamps dedicated to legendary tall ships. A tall ship is a large, traditionally-rigged sailing vessel. Popular modern tall ship rigs include topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques. Tall Ships are actively used during races or festivals. In the 21st century, "Tall ship" is often used generically for large, classic, sailing vessels, but is also a technically
Buses III – The J.M.T. stamps from Jersey
Jersey Post issued a set of six stamps to celebrate the 90 years of the Jersey Motor Transport company (the J.M.T.). Jersey Motor Transport, as it was universally known, dominated public transport in Jersey for 90 years already. It was launched in 1923 in Jersey's Royal Court with a share capital of £4,500, largely owned by F T Hare and his relatives, owners of Devon Motor Transport Company, and w
New stamps from Jersey: Frosts and Nature
For its first issue in 2013 Jersey Post chose 6 scenic stamps united under the subject "Frosts and Nature". The stamps feature plants coated with rime symbolizing the frozen beauty of nature in winter. The illustrated plants are Camellia sasanqua Paradise Belinda, Butchers Broom, Snow Drop, Mistletoe, Bramble and Hawthorn.
Archaeology II - Buried Treasure stamp issue by Jersey
The second issue in Jersey Post's series entitled 'Archaeology' will be issued on 30th August 2011. Featured are various coins which form part of the hoard of 2500 Celtic coins and pieces of jewellery which were unearthed by a farmer on his land at Le Catillon in Grouville, Jersey in 1957. The coins are all on display at Jersey's La Hougue Bie Museum.
National Trust for Jersey Stamp Issue
Jersey Post has released a set of five stamps to celebrate together with the National Trust for Jersey their 75th Anniversary. The National Trust for Jersey is an independent and charitable organization dedicated to preserving and safeguarding areas of historic, aesthetic and environmental interest for the benefit of the entire Island. Each stamp depicts both one such area or building together wit
