For generations, commemorative souvenirs to mark the coronations of British monarchs ranging from medals, china or pottery drinking mugs, badges etc have been produced as treasured keep-sakes of these landmark occasions in British history.
published February 15th, 2013
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The Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present a miniature sheet of stamps to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Snake which is issued to recognise our attendance at the China International Collection Expo to be held in Beijing later this year.
published February 10th, 2013
Ahead of ”The Forgotten Kingdom” exhibition opening to the public tomorrow (Saturday) at the Manx Museum, Isle of Man Post Office has revealed its collaborated stamp issue – the first one to be issued in 2013.
published January 11th, 2013
The Engey lighthouse. A lantern was installed in Engey Island in 1870 and lighted when postal vessels were expected.
published December 22nd, 2012
This delightful stamp issue depicts images taken from black and white photographs of old buildings and streets that no longer exist on the Isle of Man but brought back to life in colour with memories and research. The 38p stamp shows shoppers with the Christmas tree lights at the Courthouse in Ramsey which is now Ramsey Post Office.
published December 8th, 2012
When Britian first sent ‘Torpedo’ Lieutenant Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his ship Discovery south to Antarctica, the box camera had been invented and was as vital a part of any expedition as a pith helmet or an ice axe. That was in 1901 – the twentieth century – yet Antartica was still unexplored.
published October 6th, 2012
The Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this beautiful stamp issue dedicated to one of our most popular and beloved insects and recognising its crucial role in the life cycle of the natural world.Apart from the honeybee, the Isle of Man is home to approximately 15 species of bumblebee and 57 species of solitary bee.
published August 26th, 2012
Isle of Man Stamps and Coins was hugely honored and thrilled that Sir Paul Smith agreed to design their London 2012collection of stamps and is certain they will help to ensure the memory of the Games remains in the mind long after the last medal has been awarded.
published August 12th, 2012
Isle of Man Stamps and Coins was hugely honoured and thrilled that Sir Paul Smith agreed to design their London 2012collection of stamps and is certain they will help to ensure the memory of the Games remains in the mind long after the last medal has been awarded.
published August 11th, 2012
This beautiful stamp issue features the familiar art work of Richard Lewington and is dedicated to one of our most popular and beloved insects recognising it’s crucial role in the life cycle of the natural world.
published July 23rd, 2012
The Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present Harbour Lights, a set of six stamps depicting minor lighthouses around the Isle of Man. We commissioned local artist Tracey Dean to prepare new paintings which truly capture the elegance of the familiar landmarks.
Local historian Stan Basnett writes:
The principal Lighthouses around the Isle of Man are maintained by the Commissioners of Northern Lights and are not the only lighthouses around the Island. Each harbour being protected by minor lights erected on the extremities of piers and breakwaters many of which are also being fitted with an audible device such as a horn or bell for use in fog. (read more)
published April 8th, 2012