Jersey Stamps Bulletin Winter 2024

2023/2024

jERSEY sTAMP bulletin WINTER

Jersey Celebrating 200 Years of the RNLI

Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon

Jersey Post & Go –The Flag of Jersey

EUROPA - JERSEY Underwater Fauna and Flora

WELCOME TO JERSEY STAMPS!

Our winter bulletin showcases the first four issues that kick off 2024 with the aim of bringing you unique stamps that are both beautiful and interesting in their design.

Within the first week of January, we celebrate the Chinese New Year with our Lunar New Year - Year of the Dragon issue, a continuation of our Chinese New Year series. Featuring art from Wang Huming, the stamp features an elegant golden dragon upon a red backdrop with an equally magnificent miniature sheet by the same artist.

Also released in January, the EUROPA Underwater Fauna and Flora stamp issue with souvenir miniature sheet brings Jersey’s underwater world to life with captivating images from local cold water swimmer and photographer Nicola Miskin.

Issued in February, Jersey Post & Go - The flag of Jersey revisits the first ever Jersey Post & Go issue in order to feature the new monarch his Majesty King Charles III.

The FLAG of Jersey

The stamp features an illustration of the flag of Jersey, a red saltire on a white field and the Jersey crest. More information on page 10.

March sees the release of the Jersey Celebrating 200 Years of the RNLI issue featuring images from special moments in the Islands RNLI history. This trio of issues forms part of a special pan-island effort from Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man, together with a special Prestige Stamps Booklet.

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Happy collecting everyone!

The Jersey Philatelic Team

Post & Go –The Flag of Jersey

Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon page 6

Issued on February 15, the Post & Go - The flag of Jersey, will be Jersey’s first ever Post & Go issue to feature the His Majesty King Charles III cypher. The stamps are available from our JE02, JE03 and B002 kiosks.

Direct Vend Subscription

Direct vends from JE02 and JE03 are available as a subscription item. Please get in touch if you would like to update your subscriptions.

In this issue

2 Post & Go News

4 Stamp Programme

How to order

Clubs and Societies

5 Last Chance to buy!

New Issues

6 Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon

8 EUROPA: Jersey Underwater Fauna and Flora

10 Jersey Post & Go - The Flag of Jersey

12 Jersey Celebrating

200 Years of the RNLI

Recent ISSUES

14 A History of Knitting in Jersey

What Does Christmas Mean to You?

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

15 Postcards

16 Royals & Definitives

19 Collectables

24 Albums, Binders & Yearbooks

26 Mint Coins & Notes

Jersey Celebrating 200 Years of the RNLI page 12

EUROPA Jersey Underwater Fauna and Flora page 8

Jersey

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Jersey Post FIRST Dispatch 2024

Dispatch dates for Subscription Customers

4 January Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon

8 January EUROPA: Jersey Underwater Fauna and Flora

15 February Jersey Post & Go - The Flag of Jersey

4 March Jersey Celebrating 200 Years of the RNLI

How to Order

By Post

Send the completed order form to:

Jersey Philatelic Bureau

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Jersey Post

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4 March 2024

Last chance to buy!

Our commemorative issues are on sale from the Jersey Philatelic Bureau for two years and the following issues will be coming off sale soon. Be sure to place your order.

*Order

By Phone

Call us on +44 (0) 1534 616717 between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday Online

You can also buy securely online at www.jerseystamps.com

Please note that the prices shown in this Bulletin do not include VAT. Please see the Stock List and Order Form in the centre pages for a full list of prices and Postage and Packing where applicable.

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Free postage and packing for Subscription Customers. Contact the Philatelic Bureau to open your account today.

Clubs and Societies

The Channel Islands Specialists’ Society was founded in 1950 to study the stamps and postal history of the Channel Islands. For information about the society, please visit www.ciss.uk Membership requests should be directed to Membership Secretary, Mark Bailey at membership@ciss. uk or write to Mark Bailey FRPSL at 36 Jerrymoor Hill, Finchampstead Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4UG.

The Royal Philatelic Society, London, is the oldest philatelic society in the world, having started out as The Philatelic Society, London in 1869. There are now over 2,000 members worldwide with a wide range of collecting interests. Visit www.rpsl.org.uk to find out more about ‘The Royal’ and how to become a member. Alternatively, you can contact John Triggs, FRPSL the Channel Islands representative for further details, brochures and membership packs: Phone: +44 (0) 1481 725847, email: guern1974@cwgsy.net

If you live in Jersey and would like to find out about the Jersey Philatelic Society, phone Ian Everson on (01534) 758727 or email ianeverson@aol.com for information.

LUNAR NEW YEAR: YEAR OF THE DRAGON

Chinese culture, golden dragons represent power and are associated with powerful deities and harvests.

The miniature sheet shows a black dragon, flying through the sky. The unique appearance of Chinese dragons was theorised by Chinese historian and philosopher Wang Fu to be a combination of animals. Scholars have suggested these are a representation of the unification of the different tribes that existed in China.

Stamps First Day Cover & Presentation Pack £2.95 each

Miniature Sheet First Day Cover & Presentation Pack £5.30 each

Sheets of Ten

The individual stamp is also issued in decorative sheets of ten stamps. The sheets can be bought separately (price dependent on value of stamps) or as a set for: £16.50

Technical details: Designed by Wang Huming in Beijing, China. Stamps printed by Cartor Security Printing, France in four colour offset lithography plus gold metallic ink with varnish in sheets of ten. Stamp die size 36mm x 36mm. Miniature Sheet size 95mm deep x 125mm wide; stamp within 60mm x 60mm. Stamp products © Jersey Post Limited 2024.

2024 sees Jersey Post’s ninth issue of the Lunar New Year stamp series depicting a golden dragon on a red backdrop. In

Single stamp £1.65

Miniature Sheet £4

EUROPA: JERSEY UNDERWATER FAUNA AND FLORA

The trade association known as ‘PostEurop’ established in 1993 to represent the interests of European public postal operators. Each year a theme is set for jurisdictions to interpret with the aim of building awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe. For 2024, the theme Underwater Fauna and Flora has been selected.

This captivating issue includes eight stamps and a souvenir miniature sheet featuring images from local underwater photographer Nicola Miskin of fauna and flora from around Jersey’s coastline. The stamps images include Snakelocks Anemone, Bladder wrack, Common limpet, Compass jellyfish, Flat periwinkle, Sea lettuce, Carrageen, Great scallop and Velvet horn is featured on the souvenir mini sheet.

Stamps First Day Cover & Presentation Pack £19.21 each

Souvenir Miniature Sheet

First Day Cover & Presentation Pack £4.43 each

Sheets of Ten

The individual stamps are also issued in decorative sheets of ten stamps. The sheets can be bought separately (price dependent on value of stamps) or as a set for: £179.10

Technical details: Stamps and Presentation Pack photography by Nicola Miskin. Stamps printed in four colour process offset lithography by bpost, Belgium. Stamp die size: 35mm deep x 35mm wide. Souvenir Miniature Sheet size: 90mm x 110mm. Stamp products © Jersey Post Ltd 2024.

Souvenir

Miniature Sheet £3.13

Set of eight stamps £17.91

JERSEY Post & Go - THE FLAG OF Jersey

In 2008, Royal Mail were the first to trial a new generation of self-service postage stamps, Post & Go, which was introduced by Jersey Post in 2014. The Jersey flag was featured on the first Jersey issue on the 19 February 2014. Revisiting the 2014 issue, our new Post & Go designs are brought up to date with the addition of the cipher of the new monarch, His Majesty King Charles III.

The flag of Jersey itself features a red saltire, a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross, on top of a white field. In the upper quadrant is Jersey’s crest; the three leopards of Normandy and the yellow Plantagenet crown in yellow on a red shield. Unofficially, a plain red saltire had been used on the Jersey flag since at least the 1830s. In 1906, a letter by the Bailiff of Jersey described the flag as ‘the red St Andrew’s cross on white ground,’ stating it was used to signal the neutrality of the Channel Islands during wars between England and France. The crest of Jersey was added in 1981 to help distinguish it further.

Technical details: Flag illustration by True North. Stamps printed digitally by Cartor Security Printers Ltd, UK. Indicia and location identifier thermally printed within a Series II Post & Go machine. Stamp die size: 25mm deep x 56mm wide. Simulated perforations. Stamp products © Jersey Post Ltd 2024.

£10.61

£10.61

Set of six stamps £9.31

Jersey Celebrating 200 Years of the RNLI

For 200 years, RNLI lifesavers have shown courage, selflessness and innovation to keep thousands of people safe. Today’s RNLI crews, lifeguards and water safety campaigners are saving more people, in more ways.

Jersey Post celebrates 200 Years of the RNLI with a six stamp issue that delves into the history of RNLI in Jersey, tracing its roots back to 1830 with a volunteer team and a boat, kept near Havre des Pas. The stamps feature key moments in the Island’s RNLI history, from the rescue of the yacht Fanny, to the Tamar-class RNLB George Sullivan, which features Corbière Lighthouse in the background, symbolising safety and technology standards.

Other stamps portray the RNLI lifeguards at La Braye Beach, RNLB Howard D (one of the fastest lifeboats in the fleet), the Atlantic 85 RNLB Eric W Wilson, and a portrait of the RNLI founder, Sir William Hillary. A Prestige Stamps Booklet will be available with the issue. The booklet includes three panes of stamps from the issue and offers additional insights into Jersey RNLI, creating a comprehensive and informative tribute to the work they do.

Stamps First Day Cover & Stamps Presentation Pack £10.61 each

Sheets of Ten

The individual stamps are also issued in decorative sheets of ten stamps. The sheets can be bought separately (price dependent on value of stamps) or as a set for: £93.10

Prestige Booklet £27.93

Set of six stamps £9.31

A History of Knitting in Jersey

2 November 2023

Six stamps and a miniature sheet illustrated by artist Christopher Wormell deciphered Jersey’s history in knitting, in keeping with Jersey Stamps’ Jersey Industry collection.

Set of SIX stamps £8.61 Miniature Sheet

Miniature Sheet First Day Cover & Presentation Pack £5.30 each Stamps First Day Cover & Presentation Pack £9.91 each SheetS of Ten (price dependent on value of stamps) or as a set for £86.10

What does Christmas mean to you?

11 November 2023

Asked the question ‘What does Christmas mean to you?’ eight local artists went on to express these feelings through their art. The stamp designs are wonderfully diverse, some whimsical and festive, whilst others are beautifully poignant.

Set of EIGHT stamps £16.06 Stamps First Day Cover £17.36 Presentation Pack

SheetS of Ten (price dependent on value of stamps) or as a set for £160.60

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

20 NOVEMBER 2023

Six stamps marked the first new monarchy in over 70 years. The coronation of his Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May 2023. Each stamp shows a snapshot of key points of the coronation, while the miniature sheet features artist Martin Mörck’s timeless etch-style portrait. The background of the miniature sheet features a post-coronation quote by their majesties: “We now rededicate our lives to serving the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and Commonwealth.”

EUROPA: Underwater Fauna and Flora

Nine postcard set £4.50

Lunar New Year – Year of the Dragon

What does Christmas mean to you?

Two postcard set £1.00

A History of Knitting in Jersey

Eight postcard set £4

Seven postcard set £3.50

£17.36

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Set of SIX stamps £8.61 Stamps First Day Cover & Presentation Pack £9.91 Miniature Sheet £5 each Miniature Sheet First Day Cover & Presentation Pack £6.30 each SheetS of Ten (price dependent on value of stamps) or as a set for £86.10

Many of these stamps are available as sets, complete sheets, Souvenir Sheetlets, First Day Covers and Presentation Packs. Visit www.jerseystamps.com or call the Bureau on +44 (0) 1534 616717 for more information.

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

In our last issue of 2023, we commemorated the new monarchy with ‘The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III’. Their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May 2023, in a ceremony that exhibited both time-honoured tradition and a vision for the future. The miniature sheet from this issue features a timeless etched-style by Martin Mörck.

HM Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee

Single Stamp £10

Stamps First Day Cover & Presentation Pack £11.30 each

HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh A Life of Service

Set of six stamps £5.71

HRH The Prince of Wales

Six stamps highlight some of the many facets of His Royal Highness’ life, and celebrate his life and loyal years of service to the Crown, the people of Britain and the Commonwealth for over seventy years.

HRH The Prince of Wales

Birthday Definitive Pack £12.15

This specially designed pack includes three Definitive stamps issued to commemorate the 60th, 65th and 70th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday

Issued in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il’s milestone birthday, this set of six stamps focuses on different areas of her life, using the titles: Princess, Coronation, Marriage, Leisure, Pageantry and Royal Duties.

Set of six stamps £5.71

Miniature Sheet £5 Stamp Set £8.61

Sheet of Four £40

Diamond Jubilee & Accession

Se-tenant

First Day Covers and Presentation Packs £5.05 each

The Crest of Jersey

Set of eleven Definitive stamps (including Hologram) £7.35 Hologram Definitive £5

ARTWORK AND PRINTS

Unless otherwise stated, our prints are supplied rolled in a sturdy tube ready for mounting and/or framing.

100 Years of the Jersey Island Cricket Club

5 art prints featuring original illustrations by Jersey artist Ron Mills. £38 each + tax.

Souvenir Miniature Sheet £4

Sheet of four £8

pair not shown £4

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

The first official holographic portrait of Her Majesty The Queen. £10

1. Running Between the Wickets, 2. Bowling, 3. Lionesses Batting, 4. Batting & Bowling, 5. Fielding Main image area 220mm x 292mm. Overall page size 297 × 420mm (A3)

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The Birth of Formula One - 75 Years

THE BRITISH WORLD CHAMPIONS COLLECTION

19 different prints featuring illustrations from The Birth of Formula One – 75 Years, The British World Champions issue. Visit www.jerseystamps.com to view the full range. £45 each

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The Birth of Formula One - 75 Years

THE BRITISH WORLD CHAMPIONS Coffee table art book

STANDARD PRINT- ONLY EDITION £39.95

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Stunningly illustrated throughout by award-winning artist Keith Burns, this one-of-a-kind art book has been written by Joe Saward and features a foreword by 1992 World Champion Nigel Mansell.

premium edition

The ten stamps and two miniature sheets from our The Birth of Formula One75 Years, The British World Champions, Part One and Part Two stamp issue are mounted within this special version of the book. £64.95

A. Mike Hawthorn, Ferrari 1958, B. John Surtees, Ferrari 1964 (Print 1), C. Jim Clark, Lotus 1963, D. Graham Hill, Lotus 1968, E. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 1971, F. James Hunt, McLaren 1976 (Print 1), G. Nigel Mansell, Williams 1992 (Print 1), H. Damon Hill, Williams 1996, I. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren 2008, J. Jenson Button, Brawn GP 2009, K. Classic British Driver’s Helmets, L. James Hunt, McLaren 1976 (Print 2), M. Jim Clark, Lotus 1965, N. Graham Hill, BRM 1962, O. John Surtees, Ferrari 1964 (Print 2), P. Jackie Stewart, Matra

Q. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 1973, R. Nigel Mansell, Williams 1992 (Print 2), S. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes 2014.

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COLLECTABLES

2023 SEPAC folder £14.95

The theme of the 2023 SEPAC (Small European Postal Administration Co-Operation) folder is ‘Traditional Markets’. The folder contains one mint stamp from each participating postal administration, together with information about each of the countries and their stamp subjects.

Visit www.jerseystamps.com to see the full series of SEPAC folders. You can add the folder to your subscription by contacting the Jersey Philatelic Bureau. By setting up a subscription, you are also entitled to free postage. For more information on SEPAC, visit: www.sepacstamps.eu

2023 FIRST DAY COVER COLLECTION + FREE BINDER

Includes all of the stamp and miniature sheet first day covers issued during the year together with a free ring binder* £233.15 + VAT

2023 PRESENTATION PACK COLLECTION + FREE BINDER

Includes all the stamp and miniature sheet packs issued during the year together with a free ring binder* £223.15 + VAT

150 Years of the Société Jersiaise Prestige Booklet

The Société Jersiaise was founded in 1873 for the study of Jersey archaeology, history, natural history, the ancient language, and the conservation of the environment.

This Prestige Booklet features extended contextual information and archive photography from the stamp issue. Four panes of commemorative stamps, totalling two full stamp sets, are inset in the booklet. £32.13 + VAT

LIMITED EDITION

SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER

GREAT FA CUP MOMENTS!

FA Cup issue and ‘Roy of the Rovers’ comic artist David Sque has signed a limited number of Stamp First Day Covers. £20.00 + VAT

*Excludes overprinted versions

150 Years of the FA Cup Final Great FA Cup Moments! Prestige Booklet

With comic-book style illustrations by Roy of the Rovers artist David Sque, this booklet includes five panes of commemorative Jersey stamps and further information and artwork depicting iconic moments from the tournament. £24.72 + VAT

Jersey Post

Yearbook 2023

Our 2023 Yearbook is presented as a beautiful hardback book. All the stamps and miniature sheets* issued by Jersey Post during the year are displayed in clear protective mounts and are accompanied by informative text and additional illustrations. £171.20

Yearbooks 2008-2022

The perfect way to own a whole year of stamps, backed up with a wealth of information about the issues. Yearbooks 2008-2011 are supplied with stamps and stamp mounts separately, yearbooks 2012 onwards are supplied complete. See the order form for prices.

Children’s stamp collecting kit

A fun starter pack containing a stamp album, a free set of stamps, a magnifying glass and an introductory guide with hints and tips. £8

Presentation Pack/FDC BindeR

Presentation Packs and First Day Covers deserve to be looked after. These albums, available in maroon or blue are designed to keep them in perfect condition. £6.95 First Day Cover sleeves supplied separately.

Davo Stamp Album and Year pages

This deluxe leatherette binder has the Jersey crest embossed on the cover and spine. It can be purchased with or without year pages printed on high quality paper with all stamps pre-printed, plus mounts for ultimate protection. £40 excluding year pages.

Jersey Stamp Bulletins Binder £7

Lindner Albums, Year pages & Sheets ••

For the more discerning collector these products are specially produced for us in quality materials. See stock list and order form attached in the centre pages for full details and prices.

Davo FDC and Yearbook Album £35

These albums are the perfect solution for storing Yearbooks and First Day Covers in one place.

Our Bulletin Binder holds 12 Jersey Stamp Bulletins. The matt black cover is embossed with ‘Jersey Stamp Bulletins’ in gold on the spine. Bulletins not included.

The States of Jersey has been producing its own currency, on a regular basis, since July 1963. This is the first time that Jersey banknotes and coins have been made available for sale in mint, uncirculated condition, accompanied by a beautiful commemorative wallet.

All of Jersey’s mint banknotes bear a hand-engraved, intaglio portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the words ‘States of Jersey’ above the Island’s crest. The central vignettes on both the front and reverse feature important Jersey landmarks.

The coins have a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, and the reverse of each coin features iconic imagery of the Island.

Each value is presented in this beautiful commemorative wallet.

Set of Banknotes

£1, £5, £10, £20, £50 £122 (excludes £100 note)

£1 Mint Banknote x 5 £10

Mint Set of Coins £15

£50 Mint Banknote £60

£5 Mint Banknote £10

£20 Mint Banknote £30

£100 Mint Banknote £110

£10 Mint Banknote £20