Guernsey Postcrossing
Issue date: 14th July 2016
Postcrossing is a thriving hobby and quite simple, send a postcard and receive one back from another Postcrosser somewhere in the world!
Guernsey Post enjoys worldwide renown for its regular new issues of Guernsey and Alderney stamps. This global reputation has built up over the decades thanks to the work of our dedicated Philatelic Bureau.
While Guernsey and Alderney stamps are much sought after by the philatelic experts, both professional and amateur, they are also in high demand as gifts among visitors, both private and corporate.
We offer limited edition collectables such as our Chinese New Year gold foil souvenir sheets and signed artwork prints of our Endangered Species series to name just two.
All our recent stamps and collectables can be seen and purchased online from www.guernseystamps.com
Alternatively use the quick links below for our 2016 issues.
New Issues
See our latest new issues below. If you wish to purchase a set just click the image
500 Years of Postal History
Issue date: 27th July 2016
The history of the postal service in the UK reflects the enormous societal and political change that has taken us from sixteenth century Tudor England to the United Kingdom today.
Ramsar: Herm
Issue date: 27th July 2016
Find out a little more about Herm - use our SEPAC App to scan the stamps and view a short film showcasing Herm and the topics on the stamps.
Current Issues
See our 2016 issues below. If you wish to purchase a set just click the image.
Alderney: Her Majesty The Queen's 90th Birthday
Issue date: 25th May 2016
In May, we celebrated the occasion of The Queen’s 90th Birthday with a set of stamps depicting Her Majesty on her official birthday at The Trooping the Colour ceremony, which takes place on Her Majesty’s official birthday in June.
SEPAC: Seasons
Issue date: 25th May 2016
The island of Guernsey is one of the sunniest places in the British Isles. But the stunning beauty of this tiny Channel Island is spectacular, whatever the season.
World Stamp Show: Guernsey Cow
Issue date: 25th May 2016
Guernsey Post was pleased to attend the World Stamp Show in New York in May this year and for the ocassion issued this Commemorative Souvenir Sheet, depicting the famous Golden Guernsey.
EUROPA: Think Green
Issue date: 6th May 2016
Each year PostEurop's Stamps & Philately Working Group selects the EUROPA stamp theme and for 2016 this is "Ecology in Europe - Think Green".
Victor Hugo: Toilers of the Sea
Issue date: 6th May 2016
In October 1855 Victor Hugo arrived in Guernsey, a political exile. 150 years ago after a visit to Sark and his son's tangle with an octupus in a cave, Hugo's novel The Toilers of the Sea was published.
Post and Go: Bailiwick Life
Issue date: 17th February 2016
Guernsey Post and Go is a new generation of self-adhesive stamps that will join the Post & Go Royal Mail products. Our latest issue includes six fantastic images of animals, all of which are associated with the Bailiwick.
Alderney: Longis Nature Reserve
Issue date: 17th February 2016
The Longis Reserve is home to around 16 distinct habitats across a total area of 90 hectares, a little over one-tenth of Alderney’s total land area.
Endangered Species: Philippine Eagle
Issue date: 17th February 2016
The Philippine eagle is a giant forest raptor endemic to the Philippines. It is considered to be one of the most powerful eagles in the world. Unfortunately it is also one of the world’s rarest, with a wild population estimated to be fewer than 500.
Lunar New Year: Year of the Monkey
Issue date: 20th January 2016
With origins that can be traced back over 4,000 years, Chinese Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar Chinese New Year, is the oldest and most significant celebration in the Chinese calendar. This year we celebrate the Year of the Monkey. It begins on 8 February 2016 at the start of the Spring Festival and lasts until 27 January 2017.
Previous issues stamps and collectables can be seen and purchased online from www.guernseystamps.com