Guernsey Stamps

Issue date: 17th May 2017

'The humble Guernsey - Flying the flag the world over'. This stamp issue includes four stamps each depicting one of the many countries throughout the world where Guernseys are exported today.

The Guernsey has not changed in design over the years and was originally hand knitted with each pattern being specific to a particular family so that if the sailor drowned he could be identified and returned to his family.

Issue date: 17th May 2017

Alderney offers a wonderful blend of architecture, rich history and natural beauty and we're delighted to feature some of its wonderful scenes across our stamps.

The best way to discover Alderney is on foot and the island offers over 50 miles of walks and paths across commons, beaches, cliffs and around St Anne, the island’s main town, which has a distinct French feel with cobbled streets, picturesque cottages, restaurants and pubs.

Issue date: 4th May 2017

Guernsey's Castle Cornet, listed as a Protected Monument in the late 1930's, is a museum in itself, and one that also houses five museums within its ancient walls.

Castle Cornet's rich and colour past is waiting to be discovered these museums which occupy a building that is very much still a living castle in itself.

Issue date: 15th February 2017

The Bailiwick’s heritage is intrinsically linked with the sea and over the years many structures have been built as aids to seafarers and of course to warn of dangerous reefs.

This Post and Go issue includes beautifully illustrated stamps showing six of the Bailiwick’s most interesting and impressive lighthouses and navigation marks. 

Issue date: 15th Feburary 2017

To celebrate the Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis), now classified as an endangered species in the Bailiwick, we have, in collaboration with WWF International, produced a stamp issue with stunning images created by artist Andrew Robinson.

Issue date: 1st February 2017

The 1st Edition of the Alderney and Burhou Map was created by gifted architect Addison 'Roger' Warren. Roger arrived in Alderney with his family in 1956 and quickly made his mark with his concepts and designs. 

Issue date: 18th January 2017

Chinese New Year 2017 is the Year of the Rooster, which is tenth in the Chinese Zodiac.

Those born under the rooster sign are the happiest when surrounded by others, whether at a party or just a social gathering.

Issue date: 11th November 2016

This third issue of stamps commemorating the First World War, explores the part played by the Guernsey men and boys who were engaged in the war at sea. 

The name ‘Bluejackets’ was given to the sailors in the Royal Navy and we have chosen six of them to represent the Bailiwick's contribution. Their stories give a strong account of the Royal Navy in the Great War.

Issue date: 8th November 2016

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, when families gather to share special times, cards and gifts are exchanged and many happy memories are made.

The beautiful foiled stamps created for our Christmas 2016 issue feature selected symbols that represent some of the most popular Christmas traditions in the UK and beyond.

Issue date: 8th November 2016

This year, our stamps feature some of the images we commonly associate with Christmas, from the Christmas tree decorated with tinsel and lights, which grace many homes around the world, to the gifts sitting under it, delivered, as many children believe, by Father Christmas on a sleigh pulled by his reindeer from the North Pole.

Issue date: 14th September 2016

1066 is arguably the most important year in England’s history. The death of King Edward the Confessor 950 years ago unleashed a contest for the crown of England, which saw four different claimants for one throne and three battles, including a pivotal one near Hastings.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.