Guernsey Stamps

Guernsey Post’s new non-value indicator (NVI) retail booklets containing stamps depicting Day and Night Scenes, which showcase the natural beauty of the Bailiwick of Guernsey’s stunning islands. Available in GY and UK values from 25 July, the self-stick stamps feature photographic images taken by talented Guernsey photographers Chris George and Ben Fiore.

Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was a children’s television show called Bagpuss, created by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate. As the much-loved, saggy old cloth cat turns 50 this year, we’ve compiled some fascinating facts about Bagpuss and his friends…

Sarnia Arts & Crafts Club (SACC) in Guernsey is celebrating its 100th birthday with several events and activities taking place throughout the year. Among the plans is an ambitious and innovative community project One Brushstroke, which offers islanders the opportunity to add one brushstroke to a digital canvas, to create a piece of artwork and lasting legacy made by, and for, the people of Guernsey.

Issue date: 14th May 2024

In 1940, when British forces were withdrawn from the Channel Islands during WWII, the Germans seized the opportunity to occupy British territory and the islands were heavily fortified. One such fortification was Casquets Lighthouse, which the Germans had set up as a naval signalling station, possibly believing the surrounding treacherous waters would be enough to protect them from any commando-style raids. Despite being heavily defended, the occupied Channel Islands remained vulnerable to such raids. 

Issue date: 14th May 2024

In recognition of his many decades’ achievements and services to the horticultural industry, alongside his passion and devotion in promoting the Island of Guernsey, Raymond Evison was recently appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) - the highest-ranking Order of the British Empire award outside a knighthood or damehood. Raymond is no stranger to accolades, having won no fewer than 33 gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show, most recently in 2023.

Issue date: 14th May 2024

Designer Chloe Sarre has created some wonderful stamps for our Europa-themed issue depicting Guernsey’s Underwater Fauna and Flora, which feature the work of underwater photographer, Sue Daly, and illustrator Wendy Bramall.  For each stamp, Chloe has combined Wendy’s illustrations with Sue’s underwater photographs; the flora and fauna are separated by a paper tear to create the effect of ‘revealing’ the photograph underneath the illustration. We hope you enjoy this fabulous issue as much as we do!

Issue date: 4th March 2024

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has been saving lives at sea since it was founded in 1824.  Since then, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have rescued over 144,000 people, and it continues to provide lifesaving services to those in need. The RNLI celebrates its bicentenary in 2024 and has planned a series of events and activities to mark this milestone.

Issue date: 14th February 2024

The Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) is celebrating 150 years of rescuing animals in Guernsey and further afield.  Every year, the charity helps more than 3,000 sick, injured, stray, cruelly treated, and unwanted animals. Founded in 1873, the GSPCA's key aims are to prevent cruelty to all animals, rescue animals in distress, provide shelter for strays, and foster kindness and consideration in the treatment of animals and birds, whether domestic or wild.

Issue date: 14th February 2024

We are delighted to feature the Coat of Arms of Guernsey, the official symbol of the Island, on our latest Post & Go stamps. We know that Edward I, in 1279, despatched to his Bailiff in Guernsey a specially cut seal of office bearing the Royal Arms, but what are the origins of the three lions?

Issue date: 14th February 2024

The story of the post box, or pillar-box, begins in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, but how did it become the iconic symbol it is today? Prior to the ground breaking reforms introduced by Rowland Hill in the Victorian period, the British postal service was cumbersome and expensive.  Hill believed that if it were cheaper to send letters, more people would do so, whilst also boosting communication and trade.

Issue date: 24th January 2024

As we celebrate Chinese New Year of the Dragon 2024, here are some of the customs and traditions which take place during Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year – or Spring Festival – focuses on removing the bad and the old and welcoming in the new and the good. It is a time to worship ancestors, exorcise evil spirits and pray for good harvest. Celebrations including a dragon dance, fireworks – said to ward off evil spirits - temple fairs and flower market shopping are just some of the vibrant activities that take place.

Issue date: 3rd November 2023

This year’s Christmas stamps depict scenes from the centuries old story of Jesus’ birth, also known as the Nativity or The Christmas Story, which is described in the biblical gospels of Matthew and Luke. Our Guernsey set has been created by talented artist and book illustrator, Alexandra Ball, who has worked as an artist for over 13 years, having completed a degree in illustration some years earlier. We spoke to Alex to find out how she created the designs for this year’s Christmas stamps.

Issue date: 3rd November 2023

His latest work for Guernsey Post, The Christmas Story, brings to life the well-known scenes from the Nativity, an important subject for Christian artists since the 4th century. The Nativity Story, also referred to as The Christmas Story is one of the most widely known stories and recounts the birth of Jesus but Martin has also worked on another story about Jesus.

Issue date: 3rd November 2023

Martin Mörck, celebrated artist and engraver of postage stamps and banknotes, has created these delightful miniature sheet stamps to mark the anniversary of the 1948 Agreement, which saw the States of Alderney link with States of Guernsey 75 years ago.

Issue date: 4th October 2023

We are delighted to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III’s with six stamps depicting some of the key moments from this historic occasion. The day of the Coronation was one of majesty and formality featuring customs dating back more than 1,000 years. 

The King and Queen Camilla departed Buckingham Palace and travelled to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. The service, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, began with The King and Queen Camilla having a silent moment of prayer. 

Issue date: 19th July 2023

This colourful set of stamps created for the latest SEPAC issue celebrates Guernsey’s vibrant markets which continue to draw the crowds and visiting traders as shown on the 56p stamp. French traders travel to Guernsey several times a year to sell their wares at the Normandie Market on North Beach.  

It’s like stepping back in time for visitors to Lé Viaër Marchi or old market in Saumarez Park, featured on the 87p stamp who can expect to see spinners, woodworkers, lacemakers, willow whittlers and skep makers in action, dressed in traditional garb and showcasing how Guernsey men and women used to live.

Issue date: 19th July 2023

Following the Channel Islands’ liberation from German occupation on 9 May 1945, an Inter-Island Conference was held on Jersey the following year where it was suggested that Jersey and Guernsey each be permitted to have its own distinctive postage stamps or at the very least, a slogan postmark. 

Following the approval of King George VI, on 10 May 1948 two stamps, in 1d and 2½d values, went on sale to mark the third anniversary of Liberation. 

Issue date: 24th May 2023

The Games first started in 1985 when the Isle of Man brought together athletes from 15 small islands around the world for a new sporting festival called the ‘Inter-Island Games’. It proved such a success that it was agreed that it should continue every other year. The Games have since grown to include 24 member islands: Áland, Alderney, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Froya, Gibraltar, Gotland, Gozo, Greenland, Guernsey, Hitra, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Menorca, Orkney, Saaremaa, St Helena, Sark, Shetland, Western Isle and Ynys Mon.

Issue date: 24th May 2023

We are absolutely delighted to celebrate 100 years of the Little Chapel, a truly unique creation which is situated at Les Vauxbelets in Guernsey. The Little Chapel – one of the smallest chapels in the world - was the vision of Brother Déodat -Antoine, who belonged to an Order of Brothers founded by Jean-Baptiste de la Salle in France in 1680. He wanted to create miniature replica of the famous grotto and Basilica at Lourdes in the French Pyrenees. In recent decades funds for the maintenance and refurbishment of the Chapel have been limited, which resulted in the fabric of the building falling slowly into decline.

Issue date: 24th May 2023

EUROPA stamps are issued by European postal administrations and bear the official EUROPA logo, a registered trademark supported by PostEurop, the trade association representing European postal operators since 1993.
Each year PostEurop select a stamp theme for postal administrations to interpret and the issues that follow are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world. The theme of the 2023 EUROPA stamps issue is Peace: the highest value of humanity, to show solidarity with Ukraine.

Issue date: 4th April 2023

Founded in 1901 as The Guernsey Dog Club, it changed its name to the Guernsey Kennel Club in 2005 reflecting its long-held status as a Kennel Club whilst maintaining a Reciprocal Agreement with the UK Kennel Club, which this year celebrates its 150th anniversary. Since its formation, the aim of the Guernsey Kennel Club has remained the same: to promote the general improvement of pedigree dogs and dog shows.

Issue date: 4th April 2023

Every spring around 100 pairs of puffins flock to the sanctuary of a rocky little island called Burhou, 1.4 miles northeast of Alderney, to breed. This ‘puffin friendly zone’ is a safe breeding ground for them from March to the middle of August thanks to Alderney Wildlife Trust who worked with the States of Alderney to ensure the site is protected. Landing on Burhou is prohibited whilst the puffins are there, and boat users must reduce their speed and noise and be mindful of any disturbance to the seabirds.

Issue date: 15 February 2023

We are delighted to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of the book Around the World in 80 Days, written by celebrated author Jules Verne, which is arguably the most popular of his Voyages Extraordinaries series of novels. The stamps have been illustrated by Keith Robinson, who has depicted some of the key events from Phileas Fogg’s globe-trotting adventure with his manservant, Passepartout. 

Issue date: 15th February 2023

Guernsey Post is delighted to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Rotary Club of Guernsey with this delightful stamp set purposefully illustrated for the occasion by Joe Smith. The Rotary Club of Guernsey first met in October 1922 and as part of Rotary International it is delighted to contribute towards making a real difference to so many lives globally.

Issue date: 6th February 2023

It was a declaration that would ring true throughout her life. In 2015, The Queen became the longest reigning monarch in British history. The stamps reflect four of her visits to the Bailiwick, her first as Queen in 1957, again in 1978, for the Millenium in 2001 and her last visit in 2005 and the miniature sheet depicts one of her last public duties at Holyroodhouse as she attended the Ceremony of the Keys in Edinburgh, 27 June 2022 .

Issue date: 5th January 2023

We are delighted to release the tenth set of stamps in our series to mark the Chinese New Year, which is China’s oldest festival and the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. Our latest stamps celebrate 2023 being the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese Zodiac.