1262) i) A James Bond Mega issue by Royal Mail, UK, celebrating the 25th Bond movie "No Time to Die" and presenting all 6 actors who have acted as James Bond over the years, together with "Q Branch's" path defining gadgets/machines; ii) A combo issue of Royal Mail Stamps and Royal Mint, UK's Gold, Silver and BU Coins:
With a view to celebrate the 25th James Bond Movie - "No Time To Die" - Royal Mail UK has brought out the official James Bond Stamp issue.
The Bond films are the longest running film series in film history, whit James Bond known all over the world. The films are renowned for many features, including the musical accompaniment, with the theme songs having received Academy Award nominations on several occasions, with two wins.
Some other important elements which run through most of the James Bond movies include Bond's cars, guns and the gadgets with which he is supplied by Q Branch are particularly innovative and thrilling to a chase.
The stamp set:
The stamps and products/accessories issued by Royal Mail is particularly breath-taking and make great collectibles for a die-hard fan like me, who has seen all the Bond Movies, since I was a teen. The first Bond movie that I saw was in Mayfair Cinema Hall in Lucknow, India - "Diamonds are Forever" (1971).
The six-stamp set features all the six actors who have played James Bond - from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig.
Along-with the stamps and Miniature Sheet, there is an extensive range of officially licensed James Bond products, including limited edition collectibles alongside some brand-new product concepts.
The six stamps included in the set feature -
Casino Royale, 2006: Daniel Craig as James Bond brings a harder edge to the role on his first mission as 007. (Stamp value: First Class).
Golden Eye, 1995: Pierce Brosnan's Bond takes on a Secret Service agent turned villain. (Stamp value: First Class).
The Living Daylights, 1987: Timothy Dalton's debut as James Bond in a thrilling, lightning-paced adventure. (Stamp value: First Class).
Live and Let Die, 1973: Roger Moore makes his debut in a frantic Caribbean adventure (Stamp value 1.60 Pounds).
On Her Majesty's Secret Service, 1969: Bond marries Tracy Di Vincenzo in George Lazenby's only outing as Bond. (Stamp value: 1.60 Pounds).
Goldfinger, 1964: Sean Connery's third mission marks the introduction of the iconic Aston Martin DB5 (Stamp value: 1.60 Pounds).
The stamps take inspiration from six Bond films and feature designs depicting scenes from iconic opening sequences. Each stamp image features one of the six actors to have taken on the role of "007" across almost 60 years of action packed movies.
The stamps take inspiration from six Bond films and feature designs depicting scenes from iconic opening sequences. Each stamp image features one of the six actors to have taken on the role of "007" across almost 60 years of action packed movies.
The First Day Cover (FDC) is titled "JAMESBOND".
At top centre-right are affixed the six Special Stamps featuring the six actors who have acted in Bond Movies. The Special Cancellation Handstamp/postmark is inscribed with a famous quote from Bond films "WE'VE BEEN EXPECTING YOU" and is of Tallents House, which is home to Royal Mail's Operational Centre in Edinburgh.
At top centre-right are affixed the six Special Stamps featuring the six actors who have acted in Bond Movies. The Special Cancellation Handstamp/postmark is inscribed with a famous quote from Bond films "WE'VE BEEN EXPECTING YOU" and is of Tallents House, which is home to Royal Mail's Operational Centre in Edinburgh.
An image of the Tallent's House Special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark is inscribed along the periphery "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. ROYAL MAIL. TALLENTS HOUSE. EDINBURGH. 17.03.2020". It carries a quote linked to Bond's encounters with his enemies - "WE'VE BEEN EXPECTING YOU". The Cancellation inscription is Bond themed.
This First Day Cover (FDC) bears the Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark of Wellington.
An image of a second Special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark , which carries the inscription along the periphery - " FIRST DAY OF ISSUE SPY POST, WELLINGTON, 17.03.2020.
In the centre is the name of the latest Bond movie - "NO TIME TO DIE."
The James Bond First Day Envelope (FDE). The James Bond title is set within the iconic barrel logo that has featured in the film franchise's opening sequences since Bond's first big-screen adventure - Dr No in 1962.
The James Bond Gold Proof Coin First Day Cover (Combo)- FDC
This Combo FDC features a Gold Proof 25 Pounds Coin struck by the Royal Mint , UK and the full set of James Bond Special Stamps.
Bond's legendary Lotus Esprit Submersible is depicted on this specially commissioned coin.
A limited edition of 50 Gold Proof Coin Covers is being issued.
The specifications of this Gold Coin are:
Denomination: 25 Pounds; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 7.8 grams or Quarter Ounce; Diameter/Size: 22.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Edge: Milled; Shape: Round; Minted by: Royal Mint, UK; Year: 2020; Designers: (Obverse) Jody Clark, (Reverse) Matt Dent and Christian Davies.
The special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark features the location "BLOFELD, NORWICH" and is dated "04.05.2020. The location is an intended pun referencing one of Bond's most infamous foes. In the centre is James Bond's famous introduction line "THE NAME IS BOND. JAMES BOND."
The James Bond Silver Proof Coin First Day Cover (Combo) - FDC.
The combo features a Silver Proof 2 Pounds Coin struck by the Royal Mint, UK and the full set of James Bond Special Stamps.
Bond's legendary Lotus Esprit Submersible is depicted on this specially commissioned coin.
The envelope cover design is based on the opening titles of Dr No - Bond's first movie mission.
A limited edition of 1,000 Silver Proof Coin Covers is being issued.
The specifications of this Silver Coin are:
Denomination: 2 Pounds; Metal Composition:.999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Proof; Weight: 31.21 grams; Diameter/Size: 38.61 mm; Shape: Round; Edge: Milled; Minted By: Royal Mint, UK; Year: 2020; Designers: (Obverse) Jody Clark, (Reverse) Matt Dent and Christian Davies.
The special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark features the location "BLOFELD, NORWICH", in an intended pun referencing one of Bond's most infamous foes. In the centre is James Bond's famous introduction line - "THE NAME IS BOND. JAMES BOND."
The James Bond Q Branch, Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin First Day Cover (combo) - FDC.
This Stamps and Coin combo features the full set of Q Branch Miniature Sheet Stamps, complete with hidden features, depicting ingenious machines that have powered Bond over land, air or ocean and also features a Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) 5 Pound Coin struck by Royal Mint.
On the specially commissioned coin, Bond's classic Aston Martin DB5 is depicted. The coin insert explores the world of Q Branch and includes an image of Bond flying the autogyro aircraft - Little Nellie - in "You Only Live Twice".
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 5 Pounds; Weight: 28.28 grams; Diameter/Size:38.61 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Edge: Milled; Shape: Round; Metal Composition: Cupro-nickel; Year: 2020; Minted by: Royal Mint, UK; Coin Designers: (Obverse) Jody Clark, (Reverse) Matt Dent and Christian Davies.
A special postmark/Handstamp features the iconic car with the location Aston Clinton, Aylesbury.
The Envelope Cover features concept art of Q's workshop by designer - Ken Adam.
BU Coin Cover - Front - The description on the Front reads:
" JAMES BOND Q BRANCH - Although James Bond is the consummate secret agent, able to negotiate the perils and pitfalls of any mission anywhere in the world, there are moments when he needs a little extra help, and that help is often provided by Q Branch, the research and development division of MI6. Headed by Q (the Quartermaster), Q Branh designs, makes and tests gadgets and vehicles for every eventuality. If Bond is trapped, he can cut his way out with a laser hidden in his wristwatch. If Bond is pursuing villains, he can track them with a homing device or chase them in an invisible car. Q Branch is Bond's secret weapon."
BU Coin Cover - Inner - The description reads -
"INSIDE Q BRANCH - Q Branch has been an almost-constant presence in the Bond movies. In Dr No, Major Boothroyd of Q Branch issued James Bond with a new gun, the Walther PPK, which became synonymous with the superspy. We first meet Q in From Russia With Love when he demonstrates the gadget-laden attache case, and in Goldfinger we see the interior of Q Branch as the scientists test various devices. From a rocket launcher in a leg cast to bagpipes doubling as a flamethrower, Bond never knows what surprises Q Branch might throw at him. With the rise of computer technology, Q became an expert at cybersecurity and Q Branch's devices became more sophisticated - a gun coded to Bond's palm print and nano-technology that can track Bond anywhere in the world. One thing is certain - Q Branch always remains one step ahead of everybody else."
Some gadgets devised by Q Branch are pictured and described on this page, include - Attache case, Homing beacon, Bug sweeper, Ski pole gun, Grappling gun, Laser wristwatch, the Q boat, Mobile tracker.
Also, there are images and description of what the ASTON MARTIN DB5 car is equipped with - Ground-glass radar screen, Main control console, Ejector seat control button, Revolving number plates.
BU Coin Cover - Back - The description reads:
" Bell-Textron Jet Pack: Bond escaped from the chateau of spy Jacques Bouvar wearing the Bell-Textron jet pack, which was developed for the US Army and could fly an operator in the air for 21 seconds. Sean Connery was filmed taking off without a helmet, but the close-up was reshot when it was realised that pilot Bill Suitor needed to perform the stunt with a helmet.
Little Nellie: Q personally delivers Little Nellie in four alligator-leather trunks to Bond in Japan and then assembles the armed and manoeuvrable autogyro. While Bond is airborne searching for a secret SPECTRE base, four helicopters attack him, but Little Nellie's machine guns, flamethrowers, aerial mines and rocket launchers defeat them in a thrilling encounter.
Lotus Esprit Submarine: While investigating the nefarious Karl Stromberg, Q Branch issues Bond with a Lotus Esprit S1. The car proves adept at evading a missile and spraying cement on a pursuit vehicle, befor diving into the sea and converting into a submersible. It launches a sea-to-air missile that destroys a helicopter, then stealthily discovers Stromberg's underwater base, before engaging with armed frogmen.
Aston Martin DB5: This legendary car has the speed and design Bond needs on his missions, as well as a few well-chosen extras, such as front-mounted machine guns, an oil slick, a smokescreen, a water cannon, revolving number plates, tyre-slashers and a passenger ejector seat. The car has appeared in 13 Bond films, including "No Time To Die".
Individual James Bond Special Stamps:
This single Special stamp features Pierce Brosnan in the Bond movie - "Golden Eye" (1995). Its denominational value is First Class.
This single Special Stamp features Timothy Dalton in the Bond movie - "The Living Daylights" (1987). Its denominational value is First Class.
This single Special Stamp features Roger Moore in the Bond Movie - "Live and Let Die" (1973). Its denominational value is 1.60 Pounds.
This single Special Stamp features George Lazenby - in the Bond movie - "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (1969). Its denominational value is 1.60 Pounds.
This Single Special Stamp features Sean Connery in the Bond movie - "Goldfinger" (1964). Its denominational value is 1.60 Pounds.
The Stamps Specifications:
Stamp Format: Landscape; Stamp Size: 60.0 mm x 30.0 mm; Design: Interabang; Printer: International Security Printers; Print Process: Lithography; Perforations: 14.5 x 14.5; Phosphor: Bars as appropriate; Gum: PVA.
The First Day Cover (FDC), bearing the Special Cancellation Handstamp - "WE'VE BEEN EXPECTING YOU", seen together with an illustrated Information Brochure/Card titled - "THE WORLD OF JAMES BOND".
The First Day Cover (FDC) bearing the Special Cancellation Handstamp - "NO TIME TO DIE", seen together with the illustrated Information Brochure titled "THE WORLD OF JAMES BOND".
This accompanying Information Brochure/Card introduces us to "THE WORLD OF JAMES BOND" and reveals the stories behind "oo7's" relationships with key allies and villains -
"James Bond is the main character in the longest running film-franchise of all time, spanning more than 50 years. His relationship with key characters provide the movies with added depth, danger, glamour and excitement.
BOND AND MONEYPENNY: Lois Maxwell was the first to bring the character of Moneypenny to life, starring in the first 14 films. Caroline Bliss followed in two films, while Samantha Bond featured in four. Only when Naomie Harris reprised the role in Skyfall and Spectre did audiences learn that Moneypenny's first name was Eve.
BOND AND M: Secret Service chief M has appeared in every Bond film except For Your Eyes Only. The M played by Bernard Lee, Robert Brown and Judi Dench each forged a slightly different relationship with 007, though each despaired of his lifestyle while respecting his abilities. The current chief Mallory, is played by Ralph Fiennes.
BOND AND Q BRANCH: Bond's relationship with Q, aka the Quartermaster, has proved pivotal to his success. Actor Peter Burton first brought the character to life before Desmond Llewelyn made the part his own, starring in 17 films. John Cleese held the title Q in one movie, while Ben Whishaw reprised the role in Skyfall.
BOND AND HIS ALLIES: From CIA man Felix Leiter to Sheriff JW Pepper, 007 has enjoyed fruitful working relationships with a whole host of associates. This is dangerous territory, however, and for many of his accomplices, whether male or female, an adventure with Bond often proves the kiss of death.
BOND AND VILLAINS: From 007's greatest nemesis, SPECTRE founder Ernst Stavro Blofeld, through the like of Auric Goldfinger, Francisco Scaramanga, Max Zorin and Le Chiffre, the Bond villains loom over the franchise like titans, constituting some of the most memorable movie characters of all time.
BOND AND HENCHMEN: Even more outlandish than their bosses, and often even more unbalanced, the evil henchmen and women are a truly memorable bunch. With their unique killing techniques - such as lethal headgear, deadly shoes, mechanical arms or teeth with a real bite - they always prove dangerous adversaries.
(There is inter alia, a note - that this information cover is available with a choice of either the James Bond stamps or the Q Branch Miniature Sheet).
The Presentation Pack of Stamps and an description brochure.
James Bond Post Cards:
A set of 11 Post Cards have been issued by Royal Mail based on enlarged images from the six James Bond Special Stamp and the four Miniature Sheet Stamps collection.
The dramatic scenes from the James Bond collection spring to life in greater detail.
A set of 11 Post Cards have been issued by Royal Mail based on enlarged images from the six James Bond Special Stamp and the four Miniature Sheet Stamps collection.
The dramatic scenes from the James Bond collection spring to life in greater detail.
A collage of all the 11 Post Cards issued in the set. The individual Post Cards:
James Bond Dual Cover compartment:
Dual Compartment - Front -
A two-sided souvenir featuring all six James Bond Special Stamps and the Q Branch Miniature Sheet is placed inside a black sleeve, depicting the film franchise's famous barrel and "007" logos.
On the Reverse, there are descriptions about the villains Bond encountered in the films featured on the stamps and one learn about Q Branch's ingenious inventions - from the pen grenade to the pen grenade and stun gas-emitting key job.
Dual Compartment Front - Visual
Dual Compartment - Back -
A partially pulled our information card reveals a sneak preview of two of Bond's villains:
"BLOFELD: Appearing in seven Bond films, including OHMSS, criminal mastermind ERnst Stavro Blofeld is the founder of SPECTRE. Bond foils his ambitions but can never quite rid the world of his threat.
AURIC GOLDFINGER: A compulsive cheat. Auric Goldfinger tries to irradiate the Federal Gold Reserve in the film that bears his name. He battles Bond in a presidential jet but is sucked out through a shattered window."
Casino Royale Character Stamp Set:
A two-sided souvenir featuring all six James Bond Special Stamps and the Q Branch Miniature Sheet is placed inside a black sleeve, depicting the film franchise's famous barrel and "007" logos.
On the Reverse, there are descriptions about the villains Bond encountered in the films featured on the stamps and one learn about Q Branch's ingenious inventions - from the pen grenade to the pen grenade and stun gas-emitting key job.
A partially pulled our information card reveals a sneak preview of two of Bond's villains:
"BLOFELD: Appearing in seven Bond films, including OHMSS, criminal mastermind ERnst Stavro Blofeld is the founder of SPECTRE. Bond foils his ambitions but can never quite rid the world of his threat.
AURIC GOLDFINGER: A compulsive cheat. Auric Goldfinger tries to irradiate the Federal Gold Reserve in the film that bears his name. He battles Bond in a presidential jet but is sucked out through a shattered window."
Casino Royale Character Stamp Set:
Six Special Stamps featuring the current "007" Daniel Craig in Casino Royale are seen in a special carrier with a scene from Dr. No's title sequence (the first Bond Film).
Goldfinger Character Stamp Set:
Six Special Stamps featuring the original big-screen Bond are included here.
These stamps are presented in a special carrier with a scene from Dr. No's title sequence. Sean Connery features here in a scene from 1964's Goldfinger.
Six stamps presented in a special carrier feature the title sequence from Dr. No - Bond's first big screen appearance/mission.
These stamps are presented in a special carrier with a scene from Dr. No's title sequence. Sean Connery features here in a scene from 1964's Goldfinger.
Six stamps presented in a special carrier feature the title sequence from Dr. No - Bond's first big screen appearance/mission.
A Collection Pack of all the six Special Stamps issued in the set:
A Souvenir Sheet of 10 random Special Stamps and 10 coupons/labels depicting Bond cars and machines over the decades.
A First Day Cover (FDC) with a Cancelled Q Branch Collection Sheet/Miniature Sheet (CS/MS) Souvenir.
The James Bond "Q BRANCH" Miniature Sheet (MS) with four stamps features Bond's magnificent machines and have a special "007" perforation on them. The Miniature Sheet is presented in a special carrier, with a scene from Dr. No's title sequence.
The Miniature Sheet (MS) presents four stamps of ingenious inventions, which were far ahead of their times:
Bell-Textron Jet Pack - seen in "Thunderball" (Stamp value - First Class)
Aston Martin DB5 - seen in "Skyfall" (Stamp value (First Class)
Lotus Esprit Submarine - seen in "The Spy Who Loved Me" (Stamp value: 1.55 Pounds)
Little Nellie - seen in "You Only Live Twice" (Stamp value: 1.55 Pounds).
The four stamps apart from the special "007" special perforation, also include hidden features that can only be revealed under UV light, preferably a UV Light of 365 NM UV Wavelength.
The Miniature Sheet (MS) presents four stamps of ingenious inventions, which were far ahead of their times:
Bell-Textron Jet Pack - seen in "Thunderball" (Stamp value - First Class)
Aston Martin DB5 - seen in "Skyfall" (Stamp value (First Class)
Lotus Esprit Submarine - seen in "The Spy Who Loved Me" (Stamp value: 1.55 Pounds)
Little Nellie - seen in "You Only Live Twice" (Stamp value: 1.55 Pounds).
The four stamps apart from the special "007" special perforation, also include hidden features that can only be revealed under UV light, preferably a UV Light of 365 NM UV Wavelength.
The Miniature Sheet (MS) as seen under UV light.
The contrast
Each souvenir features the full set of Q Branch Miniature Sheet Stamps, complete with hidden features, depicting ingenious machines and a 25 Pounds Gold Coin.
A limited edition of 50 Gold Proof Coin Covers has been issued in partnership with the Royla Mint, UK:
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 25 Pounds; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Coin Quality: Proof; Weight: 7.8 grams or Quarter Ounce; Diameter/Size: 22.0 mm; Edge: Milled; Shape: Round; Minted by: Royal Mint, UK; Year: 2020.
A special Post Mark features the classic Aston Martin DB5 Car with the location "ASTON CLINTON, AYLESBURY".
The James Bond Q Branch Silver Proof Coin First Day Cover (combo) - FDC.
Each souvenir includes the full set of six Special Stamps features the full set of Q Branch Miniature Sheet Stamps, complete with hidden features depicting ingenious machines that have powered Bond over land, sea and water and a 2 Pounds Silver Coin struck by Royal Mint, UK.
A limited edition of 1,000 Silver Proof Coin Covers is being issued.
The specifications of this Silver coin are:
Denomination: 2 Pounds; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Proof; Edge: Milled; Weight: 31.21 grams or one ounce; Diameter/Size: 38.61 mm; Shape: Round; Edge: Milled; Minted by: Royal Mint, UK; Year: 2020.
A special Postmark/Handstamp features the classic Aston Martin DB5 Car with the location "ASTON CLINTON AYLESBURY".
The individual stamps:
Each souvenir features the full set of Q Branch Miniature Sheet Stamps, complete with hidden features, depicting ingenious machines and a 25 Pounds Gold Coin.
A limited edition of 50 Gold Proof Coin Covers has been issued in partnership with the Royla Mint, UK:
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 25 Pounds; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Coin Quality: Proof; Weight: 7.8 grams or Quarter Ounce; Diameter/Size: 22.0 mm; Edge: Milled; Shape: Round; Minted by: Royal Mint, UK; Year: 2020.
Each souvenir includes the full set of six Special Stamps features the full set of Q Branch Miniature Sheet Stamps, complete with hidden features depicting ingenious machines that have powered Bond over land, sea and water and a 2 Pounds Silver Coin struck by Royal Mint, UK.
A limited edition of 1,000 Silver Proof Coin Covers is being issued.
The specifications of this Silver coin are:
Denomination: 2 Pounds; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Proof; Edge: Milled; Weight: 31.21 grams or one ounce; Diameter/Size: 38.61 mm; Shape: Round; Edge: Milled; Minted by: Royal Mint, UK; Year: 2020.
The individual stamps:
Lotus Espirit Submarine Stamp of 1.55 Pounds
The Little Nellie Stamp of 1.55 Pounds
The Bell-Textron Jet Pack Stamp of 1st local value
The Aston Martin DB5 Stamp of 1st local value.
The Q BRANCH Miniature Sheet seen against a background titled "JAMES BOND 007".
The "Q BRANCH" Miniature Sheet (MS) seen against an image taken from the title sequence of a James Bond Film.
Q Branch Press Sheet (PS) - featuring 8 Miniature Sheets complete with the unique "007" perforations.
The images depict the British Secret Service research and development division's most impressive gadgets and inventive vehicles.
Only 500 limited edition and individually numbered souvenirs are being issued.
Suggested UV light to reveal the hidden features - 365NM UV wavelength/ 1300MW UV power/ 5W Flashlight power.
James Bond Secret Dossier:
This confidential dossier contains six code-cracking missions. Each mission is linked to one of the six special stamps.
The Stamp collector can use the code-breaking gadget issued by Q Branch to reveal the secrets and unlock an exclusive online discount.
A pull-out poster features all six Special Stamps and the Miniature sheet depicting ingenious gadgets and iconic machines - including Bond's Aston Martin DB5.
The images depict the British Secret Service research and development division's most impressive gadgets and inventive vehicles.
Only 500 limited edition and individually numbered souvenirs are being issued.
Suggested UV light to reveal the hidden features - 365NM UV wavelength/ 1300MW UV power/ 5W Flashlight power.
James Bond Secret Dossier:
This confidential dossier contains six code-cracking missions. Each mission is linked to one of the six special stamps.
The Stamp collector can use the code-breaking gadget issued by Q Branch to reveal the secrets and unlock an exclusive online discount.
A pull-out poster features all six Special Stamps and the Miniature sheet depicting ingenious gadgets and iconic machines - including Bond's Aston Martin DB5.
James Bond Secret Mission Dossier/Folder - Front.
James Bond Secret Dossier - Open - The six individual missions.
James Bond Secret Dossier - Open - One Mission per Bond (Six Missions).
James Bond Secret Dossier - Back Cover.(It is classified as "TOP SECRET".
James Bond Limited Edition Prestige Stamp Book:
The Prestige Stamp Book contains all six Special stamps on James Bond, the Miniature Sheet (MS) collection of four Q Branch Stamps with 007 perforation and UV hidden features. The Book also includes a Definitive Pane of eight stamps unique to this issue.
Interestingly, only 1962 of these Prestige Stamp Books have been created - commemorating the release year of Dr. No - which was the first Bond film.
The cover of the Royal Mail Prestige Stamp Book is titled - "BEHIND THE SCENES OF JAMES BOND - 007"
The Prestige Stamp Book contains all six Special stamps on James Bond, the Miniature Sheet (MS) collection of four Q Branch Stamps with 007 perforation and UV hidden features. The Book also includes a Definitive Pane of eight stamps unique to this issue.
Interestingly, only 1962 of these Prestige Stamp Books have been created - commemorating the release year of Dr. No - which was the first Bond film.
This Royal Mail Prestige Stamp Book Cover is titled "THE MAKING OF JAMES BOND - 007"
Seen in the background are stylised sketches of Bond cars in action.
Pane 3 - of the Prestige Stamp Booklet shows the four "Q Branch" special machines - Bell-Textron Jet Pack, Little Nellie, Lotus Espirit Submarine and Aston Martin DB5.
In the background extension of the stamps, is seen a snow/ice covered location and a car moving on frozen ice.
In the background extension of the stamps, is seen a snow/ice covered location and a car moving on frozen ice.
Pane 4 - carries eight definitives - Ist local (two stamps) and 2nd (six stamps).
This pane also lists the names of the 25 Bond films released so far, together with the year when they were released:
Dr No - 1962
From Russia With Love - 1963
Goldfinger - 1964
Thunderball - 1965
You Only Live Twice - 1967
On Her Majesty's Secret Service - 1969
Diamonds Are Forever - 1971
Live And Let Die - 1973
The Man With The Golden Gun - 1974
The Spy Who Loved Me - 1977
Moonraker - 1979
For Your Eyes Only - 1981
Octopussy - 1983
A View To A Kill - 1985
The Living Daylights -1987
Licence To Kill - 1989
Golden Eye - 1995
Tomorrow Never Dies - 1997
The World is Not Enough - 1999
Die Another Day - 2002
Casino Royale - 2006
Quantum Of Solace - 2008
Skyfall - 2012
Spectre - 2015
No Time To Die - 2020
This pane also lists the names of the 25 Bond films released so far, together with the year when they were released:
Dr No - 1962
From Russia With Love - 1963
Goldfinger - 1964
Thunderball - 1965
You Only Live Twice - 1967
On Her Majesty's Secret Service - 1969
Diamonds Are Forever - 1971
Live And Let Die - 1973
The Man With The Golden Gun - 1974
The Spy Who Loved Me - 1977
Moonraker - 1979
For Your Eyes Only - 1981
Octopussy - 1983
A View To A Kill - 1985
The Living Daylights -1987
Licence To Kill - 1989
Golden Eye - 1995
Tomorrow Never Dies - 1997
The World is Not Enough - 1999
Die Another Day - 2002
Casino Royale - 2006
Quantum Of Solace - 2008
Skyfall - 2012
Spectre - 2015
No Time To Die - 2020
A 3D visual - of the Prestige Stamp Booklet (open and closed - front cover), together with a Presentation Case and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
James Bond Retail Stamp Book:
This stylish set of four First Class Stamps flanked by two special stamps from the James Bond Collection is featured in this Retail Stamp Book:
This stylish set of four First Class Stamps flanked by two special stamps from the James Bond Collection is featured in this Retail Stamp Book:
The Cover of James Bond Retail Stamp Book is inscribed "6 x 1st" and "Royal Mail". On the flap is mentioned "JAMES BOND".
The two First Class Bond stamps feature the first and the current "007" and are set against a background of the opening sequence from Casino Royale.
Bond Stamp one - Bond is pictured in action with the Bell-Textron Jet Pack in a scene from Thunderball.
Bond Stamp Two - Bond appears in this stamp with the iconic Aston Martin DB5 in Skyfall.
Bond Stamp one - Bond is pictured in action with the Bell-Textron Jet Pack in a scene from Thunderball.
Bond Stamp Two - Bond appears in this stamp with the iconic Aston Martin DB5 in Skyfall.
The Cover of the Stamp Book, seen together with the inner page image.
The stamps are self-adhesive and include 4 First Class Definitive Stamps and two James Bond First Class Stamps.
The James Bond Limited Edition Silver Stamps:
This exclusive souvenir is as smart, sophisticated and sought after, as Bond himself.
This limited edition Silver version of all the six James Bond Special Stamps is presented in a linen-finished Black Box with Silver foiling.
Only a limited edition of 700 sets is being offered by Royal Mail, together with an official black Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
The Silver Stamps include 1/4 Ounce .925 Fineness Silver (Ag).
These Silver stamps have been issued as Collector's items only and cannot be used as postage.
This limited edition Silver version of all the six James Bond Special Stamps is presented in a linen-finished Black Box with Silver foiling.
Only a limited edition of 700 sets is being offered by Royal Mail, together with an official black Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
The Silver Stamps include 1/4 Ounce .925 Fineness Silver (Ag).
These Silver stamps have been issued as Collector's items only and cannot be used as postage.
The individual stamps, together with the Presentation Box.
The Stamps placed in the Presentation Box
James Bond Framed Stamp Set:
All six character stamps with each big-screen Bond against a backdrop of the title sequence from their films is seen in these frames.
All six character stamps have been mounted in a black ash frame above the official "007" logo.
All these items have been hand-made in the UK for Royal Mail.
All six character stamps have been mounted in a black ash frame above the official "007" logo.
All these items have been hand-made in the UK for Royal Mail.
All the above items are handmade in the UK for Royal Mail. The dimensions are - 335 mm x 235 mm. Only 500 induvidual units are being issued.
The Queen's Beasts Coin Series, UK issues:
7) The White Lion of Mortimer: Seventh Coin in "The Queen's Beasts Coin Series", UK: Gold & Silver Bullion coins issued by the Royal Mint from March 2016 onwards
8) The White Horse of Hanover: Eighth Coin in the "Queen's Beasts Coin Series", UK: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins kick-started by the Royal Mint, UK in March 2016: The White Horse of Hanover Coin issue date: 24.02.2020
8) The White Horse of Hanover: Eighth Coin in the "Queen's Beasts Coin Series", UK: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins kick-started by the Royal Mint, UK in March 2016: The White Horse of Hanover Coin issue date: 24.02.2020
Central Bank of Ireland issues:
17) The Siren: British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A silver Double crown (Four Pounds) : First coin in the series titled "Mythical Creatures) issued by the Pobjoy Mint UK on 03.04.2018
18) The Minotaur: British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT):A Silver Double crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High relief Coin with antique Finish: Second Coin in the Series titled :Mythical Creatures: issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK on behalf of BIOT on 15.06.2018
2) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's Exile to st. Helena: (Part II) 1) A 5 GBP Coin issued by the Royal Mint UK. 2) A"Drie Landen Zilverset" ( ot the "Three Lands Silver set") containing coins issued by the Royal Dutch Mint including coins of Netherlands, Belgium and UK
Gold Coins:
1) Gold Sovereigns issued in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 by MMTC-PAMP in India under licence from the Royal Mint, UK, carrying the "I" Mint Mark
2) Gold Half-Sovereigns minted by MMTC-PAMP in India in 2014 under licence from the Royal Mint UK bearing the "I" Mint Mark
Silver Coins:
British India Coinage:
1) East India Company Quarter Anna Copper Coin which is one of the first issues under the Coinage Act 1835
2) Victoria Coinage: When she was Queen and afterwards Empress
3) Edward VII: King & Emperor Coinage
4) George V King Emperor Coinage
5) George VI: The last of the British India Emperors Coinage
Other British Royalty:
1) Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (1952-2012): A Five Pound Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint, UK
2) Commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953: A Five Pound Coin minted by the Royal Mint UK in 2013, depicting the Imperial State Crown
3) The Royal Coat of Arms of the UK: Great British 2012 Coin Set (Uncirculated) issued by the Royal Mint UK
4) Prince George's Christening Ceremony celebrated with coins issued by the Royal Mint UK in 2013
5) The British Empire: A Case of Numismatic "Segregation": (Guest Post by Rahul Kumar)
6) 1) The Portrait Collection: Various Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II on Coinage 2) The Fourth & Final Circulating coinage of the Portrait designed by Ian Rank-Broadley and the First Edition of the portrait of the Queen made by Jody Clark
2) Transformation of a Five shilling Coin (Crown) into the UK Twenty-five Pence & then the Five Pound Coin
4) The 350th Anniversary of the Guinea: A Two Pound Coin issued by the Royal Mint UK celebrating the milestone
Commemorative British Coinage:
1) Commemorating the Bicentenary of Charles Dickens: A Two pound coin celebrating his literary contributions during the Victorian Era
2) Commemorating 50 Years of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - presently called the World Wide Fund for Nature by issue of a Fifty Pence coin by the Royal Mint, UK
3) Coins commemorating London Olympics & Paralympics (2012)
5) Commemorating the 100th Birth anniversary of Christopher Ironside with his " Royal Arms" design on a 50 Pence coin issued by the Royal Mint, UK
1) The Brixton Pound, UK: Modern world's first novel Urban Local Currency that circulates parallel to the British pound in this district of South London
The Pilgrim "Voyage of the Mayflower":
1) The "Pilgrim Voyage of the Mayflower", British Virgin Islands, a British Overseas Territory (BOT): 400th Anniversary (1620-2020): A $1 Silver Bullion Coin minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK on behalf of the British Virgin Islands: Year of issue: 2020
1) Jonathan Swift: 350th Birth Anniversary 15 Euro Silver Proof coin features his most famous work "Gulliver's Travels" : Coin issued on 30.11.2017
2) Ireland: Women's right to Vote - 100th Year Anniversary : A Silver 15 Euro Proof Collector Coin issued by the Central Bank of Ireland on 27.11.2018
3) Irish Myths & Legends: 1) The Children of Lir;2) Cu Chulain; 3) The Omniscient Salmon of Knowledge; 4) Werewolves of Ossory; 5) The Brown Bull of Cooley and Deirdre of the Sorrows: An Annual Mint Set from the Central Bank of Ireland, recreates/celebrates Irish Folk Tales (Issue date: 30.04.2018)
4) Centenary of the "First Trans-Atlantic Aviation", Ireland: A 15 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the central Bank of Ireland and minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Coin issue date: 10.07.2019
Northern Ireland Bank issues:
1) Northern Ireland Polymer Bank Issues: Danske Bank (10 Pounds Polymer Banknotes), Bank of Ireland (5 & 10 Pound Polymer Banknotes) to go into circulation in 2020/21
Bank of England Banknotes:
1) A Ten Pounds Banknote issued on Charles Dickens (Writer) also depicting a cricket match from his novel "The Pickwick Papers"
2) A Ten Pound Banknote issued on Charles Darwin (English Naturalist) also depicting the HMS Beagle, Darwin's magnifying glass, a humming-bird & flora that he may have seen on his voyage.
3) A Five Pounds Banknote issued on George Stephenson (an Engineer) also depicting "Rocket" his Railway Locomotive and Skeene Bridge on the Stockton Darlington Railway (1825) - since withdrawn
Inspirations from Scottish History (Clydesdale Bank Banknotes):
1) The Legend of King Bruce & the Spider on Banknotes
2) Commemorating Sir William Arrol and his creation the Forth Rail Bridge by issues of Britain's first ever 5 Pound Polymer Banknote
Banknotes from Royal Bank of Scotland:
British Crown Dependencies/Overseas Territories:
1) Specimen Banknotes from the States of Jersey
2) Coinage and Currency from the States of Jersey
3) Currency & Coinage of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
4) Currency & Coinage of Gibraltar : An Overseas Territory of Great Britain
5) Coinage of Gibraltar: (A British Overseas Territory): An Uncirculated Decimal Coin Collection Set minted by the Tower Mint, UK in 2010
6) The Isle of Man: An Uncirculated Decimal Coin Collection Set minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK in 2015
7) The Centenary of the ill-fated Titanic (15.04.1912 - 15.04.2012): An Alderney Five Pound Coin Commemorating the Maritime Legend
8) "Man of Steel": A Superman Movie: A set of stamps brought out in 2013 by Jersey post, the States of Jersey, commemorating Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill who played Superman in the Movie
9) Coins & Currency of Bermuda
11) St. Helena & Ascension Islands: An Uncirculated Coin Set from 2003
12) The Legend of the "HMAV Bounty" is interwoven with the heritage of the Pitcairn Islands: An uncirculated coin set from Pitcairn Islands in 2009 depicting the icons/relics of the Bounty minted by the New Zealand Mint
13) Currency of the Falkland Islands: A British Overseas Territory (BOT) Pounds & Pence
14) Falkland Islands Penguins: 50 Pence Coin Series: The first Coin in the Series of four coins: the Rock-Hopper Penguin
15) Falkland Islands Penguins: 50 Pence Coin Series: The Gentoo Penguin:Second Coin in the series of four coins issued on 20.06.2017
2) Ireland: Women's right to Vote - 100th Year Anniversary : A Silver 15 Euro Proof Collector Coin issued by the Central Bank of Ireland on 27.11.2018
3) Irish Myths & Legends: 1) The Children of Lir;2) Cu Chulain; 3) The Omniscient Salmon of Knowledge; 4) Werewolves of Ossory; 5) The Brown Bull of Cooley and Deirdre of the Sorrows: An Annual Mint Set from the Central Bank of Ireland, recreates/celebrates Irish Folk Tales (Issue date: 30.04.2018)
4) Centenary of the "First Trans-Atlantic Aviation", Ireland: A 15 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the central Bank of Ireland and minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Coin issue date: 10.07.2019
Northern Ireland Bank issues:
1) Northern Ireland Polymer Bank Issues: Danske Bank (10 Pounds Polymer Banknotes), Bank of Ireland (5 & 10 Pound Polymer Banknotes) to go into circulation in 2020/21
Bank of England Banknotes:
1) A Ten Pounds Banknote issued on Charles Dickens (Writer) also depicting a cricket match from his novel "The Pickwick Papers"
2) A Ten Pound Banknote issued on Charles Darwin (English Naturalist) also depicting the HMS Beagle, Darwin's magnifying glass, a humming-bird & flora that he may have seen on his voyage.
3) A Five Pounds Banknote issued on George Stephenson (an Engineer) also depicting "Rocket" his Railway Locomotive and Skeene Bridge on the Stockton Darlington Railway (1825) - since withdrawn
Inspirations from Scottish History (Clydesdale Bank Banknotes):
1) The Legend of King Bruce & the Spider on Banknotes
2) Commemorating Sir William Arrol and his creation the Forth Rail Bridge by issues of Britain's first ever 5 Pound Polymer Banknote
Banknotes from Royal Bank of Scotland:
2) Kate Cranston (1849-1934): The legendary Scottish Entrepreneur & Promoter of Tea-Rooms: The first Polymer Banknote of 20 Pounds denomination being issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland: The first Banknote to portray a woman other than the Queen on the Front of a Pound Banknote issued in the British Isles
Banknotes from Bank of Scotland:
1) 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote, Bank of Scotland, featuring the iconic Forth Bridge: ii) A Commemorative 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote featuring the Queensferry Crossing Bridge
Banknotes from Bank of Scotland:
1) 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote, Bank of Scotland, featuring the iconic Forth Bridge: ii) A Commemorative 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote featuring the Queensferry Crossing Bridge
British Crown Dependencies/Overseas Territories:
1) Specimen Banknotes from the States of Jersey
2) Coinage and Currency from the States of Jersey
3) Currency & Coinage of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
4) Currency & Coinage of Gibraltar : An Overseas Territory of Great Britain
5) Coinage of Gibraltar: (A British Overseas Territory): An Uncirculated Decimal Coin Collection Set minted by the Tower Mint, UK in 2010
6) The Isle of Man: An Uncirculated Decimal Coin Collection Set minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK in 2015
7) The Centenary of the ill-fated Titanic (15.04.1912 - 15.04.2012): An Alderney Five Pound Coin Commemorating the Maritime Legend
8) "Man of Steel": A Superman Movie: A set of stamps brought out in 2013 by Jersey post, the States of Jersey, commemorating Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill who played Superman in the Movie
9) Coins & Currency of Bermuda
12) The Legend of the "HMAV Bounty" is interwoven with the heritage of the Pitcairn Islands: An uncirculated coin set from Pitcairn Islands in 2009 depicting the icons/relics of the Bounty minted by the New Zealand Mint
13) Currency of the Falkland Islands: A British Overseas Territory (BOT) Pounds & Pence
14) Falkland Islands Penguins: 50 Pence Coin Series: The first Coin in the Series of four coins: the Rock-Hopper Penguin
15) Falkland Islands Penguins: 50 Pence Coin Series: The Gentoo Penguin:Second Coin in the series of four coins issued on 20.06.2017
17) The Siren: British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A silver Double crown (Four Pounds) : First coin in the series titled "Mythical Creatures) issued by the Pobjoy Mint UK on 03.04.2018
18) The Minotaur: British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT):A Silver Double crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High relief Coin with antique Finish: Second Coin in the Series titled :Mythical Creatures: issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK on behalf of BIOT on 15.06.2018
19) The Isle of Man: A British Crown Dependency (BCD) Coinage: A newly introduced Collector's circulation Currency Coinage Collector's set received from the Tower Mint, London, UK issued in April 2017
20) Pegasus: British Virgin Islands: A gold Bullion Coin of $100 issued by Pobjoy Mint on belalf of British Virgin Islands in July 2018
21) "The Hydra": British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A Silver Double Crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High Relief Coin with Antique Finish: Third Coin in the Series titled "Mythical Creatures" issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK on behalf of BIOT on 07.08.2018
22) "Medusa The Gorgon": British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A Silver Double Crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High relief Coin with antique Finish: Fourth Coin in the series titled "Mythical Creatures" issued by Pobjoy Mint UK on behalf of BIOT in 09/2018
25) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Island and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part II): A 1 Pound Titanium Coin & a 1 Pound Uncirculated Coin variant, feature the Queen Triggerfish, issued on behalf of Ascension Island (2019) minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK
26) Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic Explorer: South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands: A 2 Pounds Coin minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK, brought out on 26.02.2019 on behalf of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands in two variants - Silver and Cupro-nickel
27) Concorde, a Stamp set from Gibraltar, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): 50th Anniversary of the first Supersonic Passenger Carrying Airplane, jointly built by France and Great Britain: Stamp set issue date: 20.04.2019
28) Tristan da Cunha (BOT): A Wedgwood "Three Graces" Jasperware 5 Pound Coin: minted in 2018
29) 75th Anniversary of D-Day Landings: (The Battle of Normandy): i) A Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau Stamp set of 4 stamps issued on 08.03.2019: ii) A Limited edition D-Day joint Commemorative issue by British Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territory - Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man and Gibraltar on 06.06.2019
30) Manannan, the First King of Isle of Man or Mann: A Silver 5 Pounds Coin brought out by the Isle of Man in collaboration with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich
31) 200th Anniversary of John Keats' "Odes to a ....", Alderney Island: A set of six Postage stamps issued by Guernsey Post which brings out stamps on behalf of Alderney Island - 1) Ode on a Grecian Urn,(48p) 2) Ode on Indolence (65p), 3) Ode on Melancholy (66p), 4) Ode to a Nightingale (80p), 5) Ode to Psyche (90p), 6) Ode to Autumn (98 p): Stamp Set issue date: 24.07.2019
32) Isle of Mann: Celebrating the 200th Birth Anniversary of the Birth of Herman Melville, the author of the classic Moby Dick: A six Stamp Set issued on 22.07.2019
33) "Tatty Teddy" - "Me to You" Bears: Isle of Man Post Office is marketing a special edition of 200 Bears dressed as Santa along-with Tatty Teddy's own stamp and special envelope post-marked "21.11.2019"
20) Pegasus: British Virgin Islands: A gold Bullion Coin of $100 issued by Pobjoy Mint on belalf of British Virgin Islands in July 2018
21) "The Hydra": British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A Silver Double Crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High Relief Coin with Antique Finish: Third Coin in the Series titled "Mythical Creatures" issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK on behalf of BIOT on 07.08.2018
22) "Medusa The Gorgon": British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A Silver Double Crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High relief Coin with antique Finish: Fourth Coin in the series titled "Mythical Creatures" issued by Pobjoy Mint UK on behalf of BIOT in 09/2018
23) "The Centaur": British Indian Ocean Territiory (BIOT): A Silver Double Crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High Relief Coin with Antique Finish: Fifth & Last Coin in the Series titled "Mythical Creatures" issued by Pobjoy Mint in Nov. 2018
24) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Islands and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part 1) : A 2 Pounds Titanium % a 2 Pounds Uncirculated coins variant, feature the Macaroni Penguin issued on behalf of South Georgia & Sandwich Islands (2019), by the Pobjoy Mint, UK
24) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Islands and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part 1) : A 2 Pounds Titanium % a 2 Pounds Uncirculated coins variant, feature the Macaroni Penguin issued on behalf of South Georgia & Sandwich Islands (2019), by the Pobjoy Mint, UK
25) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Island and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part II): A 1 Pound Titanium Coin & a 1 Pound Uncirculated Coin variant, feature the Queen Triggerfish, issued on behalf of Ascension Island (2019) minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK
26) Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic Explorer: South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands: A 2 Pounds Coin minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK, brought out on 26.02.2019 on behalf of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands in two variants - Silver and Cupro-nickel
27) Concorde, a Stamp set from Gibraltar, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): 50th Anniversary of the first Supersonic Passenger Carrying Airplane, jointly built by France and Great Britain: Stamp set issue date: 20.04.2019
28) Tristan da Cunha (BOT): A Wedgwood "Three Graces" Jasperware 5 Pound Coin: minted in 2018
29) 75th Anniversary of D-Day Landings: (The Battle of Normandy): i) A Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau Stamp set of 4 stamps issued on 08.03.2019: ii) A Limited edition D-Day joint Commemorative issue by British Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territory - Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man and Gibraltar on 06.06.2019
30) Manannan, the First King of Isle of Man or Mann: A Silver 5 Pounds Coin brought out by the Isle of Man in collaboration with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich
31) 200th Anniversary of John Keats' "Odes to a ....", Alderney Island: A set of six Postage stamps issued by Guernsey Post which brings out stamps on behalf of Alderney Island - 1) Ode on a Grecian Urn,(48p) 2) Ode on Indolence (65p), 3) Ode on Melancholy (66p), 4) Ode to a Nightingale (80p), 5) Ode to Psyche (90p), 6) Ode to Autumn (98 p): Stamp Set issue date: 24.07.2019
32) Isle of Mann: Celebrating the 200th Birth Anniversary of the Birth of Herman Melville, the author of the classic Moby Dick: A six Stamp Set issued on 22.07.2019
33) "Tatty Teddy" - "Me to You" Bears: Isle of Man Post Office is marketing a special edition of 200 Bears dressed as Santa along-with Tatty Teddy's own stamp and special envelope post-marked "21.11.2019"
35) "Video Games" - Great Britain: A set of 8 Postage stamps brought out by the Royal Mail U.K. featuring Elite (1984), Dizzy (1987), Populous (1989), Lemmings (1991), Micro Machines (1991), Sensible Soccer (1992), Wipeout (1995), Worms (1995) and 2 Miniature Sheets on "Tomb Raider - Lara Croft": Date of Stamp set issue : 21.01.2020
36) Royal Mint, United Kingdom (UK): Five new Commemorative Coins to be issued this year (2020) include the: 1) "Bicentenary of the death of King George III", 2) Tokyo Olympics, 3) "Voyage of the Mayflower", 4) "Victory in Europe Day - 75th Anniversary, 5) Agatha Christie's First novel - The Mysterious Affair at Styles":
37) 250th Birth Anniversary of Beethoven: A Commemorative Postage stamp of 1 Pound issued by Guernsey Post, a British Crown Dependency (BCD): Stamp issue date: 21.01.2020
38) Rock Band "Queen", United Kingdom: A new Collector Coin Series titled -"Music Legends": First Coins in the Series minted by the Royal Mint, UK, features the iconic Band on Cupro-nickel (5 Pounds), Silver (1 & 2 Pounds) and Gold (25 & 100 Pounds) Coins: Coins issue date: 20.01.2020
39) "BREXIT" Coins, UK: 50 Pence Commemorative Coins being issued by the Royal Mint, UK: Issue date: 31.01.2020
40) 200th Anniversary of Royal Astronomical Society, United Kingdom (1820-2020): "Visions of the Universe", which include a combo of eight stamps exhibiting contributions to Astronomy made by the RAS and a 50 Pence Coin depicting a Black Hole, with a special commentary on Prof. Stephen Hawking's contribution to astronomy & a 24-page Prestige Stamp Booklet: Stamp set issue date: 11.02.2020
41) "Britannia", United Kingdom: The Annual Gold and Silver Bullion Proof & Uncirculated Coins Series brought out by the Royal Mail, UK: Date of issue: 10.02.2020
36) Royal Mint, United Kingdom (UK): Five new Commemorative Coins to be issued this year (2020) include the: 1) "Bicentenary of the death of King George III", 2) Tokyo Olympics, 3) "Voyage of the Mayflower", 4) "Victory in Europe Day - 75th Anniversary, 5) Agatha Christie's First novel - The Mysterious Affair at Styles":
37) 250th Birth Anniversary of Beethoven: A Commemorative Postage stamp of 1 Pound issued by Guernsey Post, a British Crown Dependency (BCD): Stamp issue date: 21.01.2020
38) Rock Band "Queen", United Kingdom: A new Collector Coin Series titled -"Music Legends": First Coins in the Series minted by the Royal Mint, UK, features the iconic Band on Cupro-nickel (5 Pounds), Silver (1 & 2 Pounds) and Gold (25 & 100 Pounds) Coins: Coins issue date: 20.01.2020
39) "BREXIT" Coins, UK: 50 Pence Commemorative Coins being issued by the Royal Mint, UK: Issue date: 31.01.2020
40) 200th Anniversary of Royal Astronomical Society, United Kingdom (1820-2020): "Visions of the Universe", which include a combo of eight stamps exhibiting contributions to Astronomy made by the RAS and a 50 Pence Coin depicting a Black Hole, with a special commentary on Prof. Stephen Hawking's contribution to astronomy & a 24-page Prestige Stamp Booklet: Stamp set issue date: 11.02.2020
41) "Britannia", United Kingdom: The Annual Gold and Silver Bullion Proof & Uncirculated Coins Series brought out by the Royal Mail, UK: Date of issue: 10.02.2020
The Queen's Beasts Coin Series, UK issues:
Famous Battles:
1) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's Exile to St. Helena: (Part I): A One Crown Commemorative coin issued by the Ascension Island (minted by Pobjoy Mint UK) 2) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's Exile to st. Helena: (Part II) 1) A 5 GBP Coin issued by the Royal Mint UK. 2) A"Drie Landen Zilverset" ( ot the "Three Lands Silver set") containing coins issued by the Royal Dutch Mint including coins of Netherlands, Belgium and UK
1) Gold Sovereigns issued in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 by MMTC-PAMP in India under licence from the Royal Mint, UK, carrying the "I" Mint Mark
2) Gold Half-Sovereigns minted by MMTC-PAMP in India in 2014 under licence from the Royal Mint UK bearing the "I" Mint Mark
Silver Coins:
British India Coinage:
1) East India Company Quarter Anna Copper Coin which is one of the first issues under the Coinage Act 1835
2) Victoria Coinage: When she was Queen and afterwards Empress
3) Edward VII: King & Emperor Coinage
4) George V King Emperor Coinage
5) George VI: The last of the British India Emperors Coinage
Other British Royalty:
1) Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (1952-2012): A Five Pound Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint, UK
2) Commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953: A Five Pound Coin minted by the Royal Mint UK in 2013, depicting the Imperial State Crown
3) The Royal Coat of Arms of the UK: Great British 2012 Coin Set (Uncirculated) issued by the Royal Mint UK
4) Prince George's Christening Ceremony celebrated with coins issued by the Royal Mint UK in 2013
5) The British Empire: A Case of Numismatic "Segregation": (Guest Post by Rahul Kumar)
6) 1) The Portrait Collection: Various Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II on Coinage 2) The Fourth & Final Circulating coinage of the Portrait designed by Ian Rank-Broadley and the First Edition of the portrait of the Queen made by Jody Clark
British Coinage:
4) The 350th Anniversary of the Guinea: A Two Pound Coin issued by the Royal Mint UK celebrating the milestone
6) The Tower of London Coin Series issued by the Royal Mint, UK: A Four Coin Series covering Four Five Pound Coins featuring - The Raven, The Crown Jewels, The Yeoman Warders and the Ceremony of the Keys (all coins dated 2019)
7) Royal Air Force (RAF), U.K. Centenary (1918-2018):A set of four 2 Pound coins issued by the Royal Mint UK depicting four iconic aircraft which have been inducted by the RAF at various points of time - Super-marine Spitfire, Vulcan, Sea King & Lightning II: Coin set issued in 2018
8) 50th Anniversary of the first issue of the iconic 7-sided 50 Pence Coins in the variants of Gold, Silver and Brilliant Uncirculated issued by the Royal Mint UK on 24.09.2019
7) Royal Air Force (RAF), U.K. Centenary (1918-2018):A set of four 2 Pound coins issued by the Royal Mint UK depicting four iconic aircraft which have been inducted by the RAF at various points of time - Super-marine Spitfire, Vulcan, Sea King & Lightning II: Coin set issued in 2018
8) 50th Anniversary of the first issue of the iconic 7-sided 50 Pence Coins in the variants of Gold, Silver and Brilliant Uncirculated issued by the Royal Mint UK on 24.09.2019
Commemorative British Coinage:
1) Commemorating the Bicentenary of Charles Dickens: A Two pound coin celebrating his literary contributions during the Victorian Era
2) Commemorating 50 Years of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - presently called the World Wide Fund for Nature by issue of a Fifty Pence coin by the Royal Mint, UK
3) Coins commemorating London Olympics & Paralympics (2012)
The Brixton Pound:
1) The Brixton Pound, UK: Modern world's first novel Urban Local Currency that circulates parallel to the British pound in this district of South London
The Pilgrim "Voyage of the Mayflower":
1) The "Pilgrim Voyage of the Mayflower", British Virgin Islands, a British Overseas Territory (BOT): 400th Anniversary (1620-2020): A $1 Silver Bullion Coin minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK on behalf of the British Virgin Islands: Year of issue: 2020
Links: Postage Stamps:
12) Owls: A set of 10 Stamps depicting five Owls - Barn Owl (Tyto alba), Little Owl (Athene noctua), Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), Short eared Owl (Asio flammeus) and Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) issued by the Royal Mail Uk on 11.05.2018
13) Reintroduced Species: A set of six stamps issued by the Royal Mail, UK depicting UK's successfully restored wildlife including the Osprey, Eurasian Beaver, Pool Frog, Sand Lizard, Large Blue Butterfly and Stinking Hawk's-beard species on 17.04.2018
14) World Post Day Limited Edition of 500 Commemorative Covers, Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory (BOT): Special Cover issue date:n 09.10.2019
15) Forests, Royal Mail, U.K.: Centenary of the Forestry Commission (1919-2019): A set of six stamps issued by the Royal Mail, UK depicting six well-known forests across the U.K. - i) Glen Affric Inverness-shire, Scotland; ii) Westonbirt Gloucestershire, England; iii) Sherwood Forest; iv) Coed y Brenin Gwynedd, Wales; v) Glenriff Forest Country Antrim, Northern Ireland; vi) Kielder Forest Northumberland, England: Stamp set issue date:13.08.2019
17) 150th Anniversary (Sesquicentenary) of The Royal Philatelic Society London: A Limited Edition Commemorative Cover (500 Editions) brought outby the Gibraltar Post on 21.10.2019
18) "The Christmas story", Alderney, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): Alderney Post in association with Guernsey Post has issued this set of seven stamps, designs for which have been made through paper-cutting art: Date of issue: 30.10.2019
13) Reintroduced Species: A set of six stamps issued by the Royal Mail, UK depicting UK's successfully restored wildlife including the Osprey, Eurasian Beaver, Pool Frog, Sand Lizard, Large Blue Butterfly and Stinking Hawk's-beard species on 17.04.2018
14) World Post Day Limited Edition of 500 Commemorative Covers, Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory (BOT): Special Cover issue date:n 09.10.2019
15) Forests, Royal Mail, U.K.: Centenary of the Forestry Commission (1919-2019): A set of six stamps issued by the Royal Mail, UK depicting six well-known forests across the U.K. - i) Glen Affric Inverness-shire, Scotland; ii) Westonbirt Gloucestershire, England; iii) Sherwood Forest; iv) Coed y Brenin Gwynedd, Wales; v) Glenriff Forest Country Antrim, Northern Ireland; vi) Kielder Forest Northumberland, England: Stamp set issue date:13.08.2019
18) "The Christmas story", Alderney, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): Alderney Post in association with Guernsey Post has issued this set of seven stamps, designs for which have been made through paper-cutting art: Date of issue: 30.10.2019
22) The Penny Black Stamp (UK), Gibraltar: 180th Anniversary milestone celebrated with the issue of unique "Pearl Black" finish 50 Pence coins in Gold, Silver and Cupro-Nickel minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK on behalf of the Treasury of Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory (BOT): Coin issue date: 03.12.2019
23) "Video Games" - Great Britain: A set of 8 Postage stamps brought out by the Royal Mail U.K. featuring Elite (1984), Dizzy (1987), Populous (1989), Lemmings (1991), Micro Machines (1991), Sensible Soccer (1992), Wipeout (1995), Worms (1995) and 2 Miniature Sheets on "Tomb Raider - Lara Croft": Date of Stamp set issue : 21.01.2020
23) "Video Games" - Great Britain: A set of 8 Postage stamps brought out by the Royal Mail U.K. featuring Elite (1984), Dizzy (1987), Populous (1989), Lemmings (1991), Micro Machines (1991), Sensible Soccer (1992), Wipeout (1995), Worms (1995) and 2 Miniature Sheets on "Tomb Raider - Lara Croft": Date of Stamp set issue : 21.01.2020
24) 250th Birth Anniversary of Beethoven: A Commemorative Postage stamp of 1 Pound issued by Guernsey Post, a British Crown Dependency (DCD): Stamp issue date: 21.01.2020
25) "Sealife in the Ramsar Region" managed by Alderney Wildlife Trust, Alderney, a British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of six stamps issued by the States of Alderney Post for Guernsey Post featuring a Grey Seal Pup (48 Pence), Shore Crab (65 Pence), Garnet (66 Pence), Beadlet Anemone (80 Pence), Ormer (90 Pence) and Cushion Stars (98 Pence)
25) "Sealife in the Ramsar Region" managed by Alderney Wildlife Trust, Alderney, a British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of six stamps issued by the States of Alderney Post for Guernsey Post featuring a Grey Seal Pup (48 Pence), Shore Crab (65 Pence), Garnet (66 Pence), Beadlet Anemone (80 Pence), Ormer (90 Pence) and Cushion Stars (98 Pence)
26) 200th Anniversary of Royal Astronomical Society, United Kingdom (1820-2020): "Visions of the Universe", which include a combo of eight stamps exhibiting contributions to Astronomy made by the RAS and a 50 Pence Coin depicting a Black Hole, with a special commentary on Prof. Stephen Hawking's contribution to Astronomy & a 24-page Prestige Stamp Booklet: Stamp set issue date: 11.02.2020
27) i) A James Bond Mega issue by Royal Mail, UK, celebrating the 25th Bonf Movie "No Time to Die" and presenting all six actors who have acted as James Bond over the years, together with "Q Branch's" path defining gadgets/machines; ii) A combo issue of Royal Mail Stamps and Royal Mint, UK's Gold, Silver and BU Coins.
27) i) A James Bond Mega issue by Royal Mail, UK, celebrating the 25th Bonf Movie "No Time to Die" and presenting all six actors who have acted as James Bond over the years, together with "Q Branch's" path defining gadgets/machines; ii) A combo issue of Royal Mail Stamps and Royal Mint, UK's Gold, Silver and BU Coins.
Ashok Borate has commented:
ReplyDelete"Nice information."
Thank you Ashokji.
DeleteRajan Trikha has commented:
ReplyDelete"Excellent information My all time favourite is Sean Connery with a brand code 007."
Thank you, Trikha sahab. I have compiled almost every aspect of Bond movies from information contained on Royal Mail website and supplemented it with whatever else I know about the Bond Franchise/movies. Sean Connery is my favourite too.
DeleteRaj Kumar Srivastava has commented:
ReplyDelete"Where can u get the set of stamps and coins?"
On the Royal Mail UK website. Just do a Google search, which will take you there in a jiffy.
DeleteRaj Kumar Srivastava has further commented:
Delete"Okay, Thanks."