Alderney Bird Observatory
Issue date: 11th February 2026


Guernsey Post enjoys worldwide renown for its regular new issues of Guernsey, Alderney and Sark stamps. This global reputation has built up over the decades thanks to the work of our dedicated Philatelic Bureau.
While Guernsey, Alderney and Sark 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.
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Issue date: 11th February 2026
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Issue date: 10th November
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the return of the first islanders to Alderney following World War II and the German Occupation. In 1945, after years of displacement, families began to return to their homeland, finding a landscape forever changed by the conflict.
Issue date: 30th October
This year’s Christmas stamps feature one of the most familiar festive stories: The Twelve Days of Christmas. The carol, with its playful rhythm and cumulative verses, has long been a seasonal favourite. Its imagery - from partridges and turtle doves to pipers and drummers – creates a vivid picture of celebration, generosity, and joy.
Issue date: 30th October
A Celebration in Stamps: The Twelve Days of Christmas across Guernsey and Alderney. For many, Christmas is a season of traditions: gathering with loved ones, exchanging gifts, and sending greetings around the globe. Among these customs, one that continues to delight collectors is the release of festive stamps.
Issue date: 3rd September
The Channel Islands stand at a natural crossroads where birds, animals, and plants from the north meet those from further south. This creates a fascinating blend of wildlife, especially on the island of Sark.
Issue date: 27th August
The Occupation and Liberation of the island during the Second World War and the royal visit to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Liberation are the subjects of the first set of stamps to be issued by Sark.
Issue Date: 23rd July
Wombling Free on Alderney. Visitors to Alderney can explore the delightful Womble Trail, where statues of much loved Womble characters bring nostalgia to life. These charming figures are scattered across the island, each with their own personality and story to tell.
Issue Date: 23rd July
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Mallord William Turner, one of the most influential figures in the art world. Born circa 23rd April 1775, Turner’s groundbreaking techniques reshaped the world of landscape painting.
Issue Date: 23rd July
Born in Dalston, Cumbria, John Wilson (1781-1866) became one of the most celebrated architects in Guernsey. Initially working as a Clerk of Works for the Board of Ordnance, he was sent to Guernsey around 1813 to oversee the construction of barracks for the British garrison in Guernsey and Alderney.
Issue date: 16th July
A world first for philately! Guernsey Cyberstamps – where tradition meets innovation. This is a limited-edition Guernsey Cyberstamp, featuring a unique digital collectible of the Royal Golden Guernsey Goat.
Issue date: 16th July
Guernsey Post is also delighted to release new postal definitive stamps depicting the Golden Guernsey Goat on the first anniversary of the breed being awarded a Royal title (stamp issue date: 16 July 2025).
Previous issues stamps and collectables can be seen and purchased online from www.guernseystamps.com