1404) Music Giants IV, QUEEN, UK: A comprehensive Coin and Stamps Combo issued by the Royal Mail UK in collaboration with the Queen Band and the Royal Mint, UK: Date of Coin & Stamp combo issue: 09.07.2020:
For the Collector coins issued by the Royal Mint, UK, on the Rock Bank Queen, please visit the following link on this blog:
For the Collector coins issued by the Royal Mint, UK, on the Rock Bank Queen, please visit the following link on this blog:
Royal Mail, UK is issuing a set of stamps on 09.07.2020 which celebrate the Band - QUEEN - one of the UK's greatest music legends. This is the third Band being covered after - the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Elton John.
Included in the issue are a combo of a choice of coin variants as well, issued by the Royal Mint, UK which are of three variants - Gold (Proof coins) & Silver (Proof & Uncirculated variants).
Included in the issue are a combo of a choice of coin variants as well, issued by the Royal Mint, UK which are of three variants - Gold (Proof coins) & Silver (Proof & Uncirculated variants).
With over three decades of several hits to their names, there is a Queen song for just about everybody. What is extraordinary, however, is the fact that the time spent with their iconic frontman - Freddie Mercury has been eclipsed by the time he passed away, yet the band remains as popular as ever.
About Freddie Mercury (05.09.1946-24.11.1991):
Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) was a singer, songwriter, record producer and lead vocalist of the Rock Bank - Queen.
He is regarded as one of the greatest lead singers in the history of rock music. Known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range, he defied conventions of a Rock front-man, with his highly theatrical style influencing the artistic direction of Queen.
He was born in 1946 in Zanzibar to Parsi-Indian parents and attended English style boarding schools in India from the age of eight.
One of the schools he studied in was St. Peter's School, a British style boarding school for boys in Panchgani in Mahabaleshwar, which is very close to Pune where we reside. We have visited Panchgani/Mahabaleshwar often & also visited his school, where he is still remembered as one of the school's most illustrious alumni.
One of the schools he studied in was St. Peter's School, a British style boarding school for boys in Panchgani in Mahabaleshwar, which is very close to Pune where we reside. We have visited Panchgani/Mahabaleshwar often & also visited his school, where he is still remembered as one of the school's most illustrious alumni.
The family returned to Zanzibar after secondary school.
In 1964, his family fled the Zanzibar Revolution and moved to Middlesex, England.
Having studied and written music for several years, he formed the band "Queen" in 1970 with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. Mercury wrote numerous hits for Queen including - "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love", "We are the Champions", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love".
Having studied and written music for several years, he formed the band "Queen" in 1970 with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. Mercury wrote numerous hits for Queen including - "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love", "We are the Champions", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love".
His charismatic stage performances often saw him interact with the audiences, as was seen at the 1985 "Live Aid" concert. He also led a solo career and served as a producer and guest musician for other artists.
He passed away in 1991 due to complications from AIDS. Mercury had continued to record with Queen following his diagnosis in 1987 and posthumously featured on the Band's final album - "Made in Heaven" (1995).
In 1992, his tribute concert was held at Wembley Stadium. His career with Queen was dramatised in the biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" (1018).
In 1990, he and other Queen members were awarded the "Brit Award" for Outstanding Contribution to British Music and one year after he passed away, Mercury was awarded it individually.
In 2005, Queen was awarded an "Ivor Novello Award" for outstanding Song Collection from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
In 2002, Mercury ranked 58th in BBC's poll of 100 Greatest Britons.
In 2001, he was posthumously inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame", in 2003, the "Songwriter's Hall of Fame" and in 2004 in the "UK Music Hall of Fame".
The Commemorative Stamps:
A collection of eight Special Stamps featuring classic Queen Album Covers has been chosen in collaboration with the Band, which honour this legendary Band's record-breaking, hit making career:
Four Stamps of First Class Value & Four Stamps of 1.63 Pounds value have been issued in this set :-
Queen II (1974) - (First Class):
Building on its predecessor, this assured album dials up the theatrics.
Sheer Heart Attack (1974) - (First Class):
This breakthrough album featured "Killer Queen" and "Now I'm here".
A Night At The Opera (1975) - (First Class):
The moment it all came together: ambition, vision and "Bohemian Rhapsody".
News Of The World (1977) - (First Class):
"We Are The Champions" secured Queen's seat at rock's top table.
The Game (1980) - (1.63 Pounds):
Queen's first album featuring synths includes "Another One Bites The Dust".
Greatest Hits (1981) - (1.63 Pounds):
A majestic collection of Queen's biggest hits since their 1974 chart debut.
The Works (1984) - (1.63 Pounds):
Combining modern with rock and pop sensibility - as exemplified in "Radio Ga Ga".
Inneuendo (1991) - (1.63 Pounds):
Poignant ballad "The Show Must Go On" features on Freddie Mercury's final Queen album.
The Stamp specifications are:
Stamp format: Landscape; Stamp Sizes: 38.0 mm x 31.0 mm; Design: Royal Mail Group Ltd, inspired by an original design by Studio Dempsey; Number of stamps per sheet: Half Sheet (24)/ Full Sheet (48); Printer: International Security Printers; Print process: Lithography; Perforations: 14 x 14; Phosphor: Bars as appropriate; Gum: PVA.
The Miniature Sheet (MS):
The original line-up of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor individually photographed in performance feature on four Special stamps capturing electric live performances placed on this Miniature sheet (MS).
A fifth stamp including the full Queen line-up marks the first time a Band has been featured together on a Definitive-sized stamp.
This Miniature Sheet (MS) has been issued with a Bar Code.
Three First Class Stamps and two 1.63 Pound Stamps have been issued in this set:
Magic Tour (1986) - (First Class):
Frontman Freddie Mercury at Wembley Stadium.
Hyde Park Concert (1976) - (First Class):
Drummer and vocalist Roger Taylor at Queen's free London concert.
Queen (1974) - (First Class):
The full Band photographed at Primrose Hill.
A Night at the Opera Tour (1975) - (1.63 Pounds):
Bassist John Deacon at the Hammersmith Odeon.
Magic Tour (1986) - (1.63 Pounds):
Guitarist and vocalist Brian May at Nepstadion in Budapest, Hungary.
The Stamp specifications are:
Stamp format: Square Band Member Stamps portrait band stamp; Stamp Sizes: Band Member Stamps - 35.0 mm x 35.0 mm; portrait band stamp - 20.0mm x 24.0 mm; Miniature Sheet Size: 192 .0 mm x 74.0 mm; Design: Royal Mail Group Ltd and Baxter & Bailey; Printer: International Security Printers; Print Process: Lithography; Perforations: Band Member stamps 14.5 mm x 14.5 mm; portrait band stamp 15.0 mm x 14.0 mm; Phosphor: Bars; Gum: PVA;
The First Day Cover (Cancelled with a Knebworth Handstamp/Postmark):
The First Day Cover (FDC) has all the eight stamps (Four First Class & Four 1.63 Pounds values) issued in the set affixed on top.
The FDC is seen here with the Illustrated Information Card (IIC) placed in the background.
The First Day Cover (FDC) is seen here on a stand-alone basis.
A special personalised First Day Cover (FDC) has the space for the collector's choice of name, address and postmark written on it.
An Illustrated Information Card includes a brief synopsis of how Queen's music evolved to attain phenomenal global success.
The decorative envelope depicts stage lighting and features the official Queen logo set against a backdrop of the Band pictured for the cover of the chart-topping "Bohemian Rhapsody" single.
The special postmarks include lyrics from the legendary rock mini opera "Bohemian Rhapsody" printed in gold ink.
One alternative postmark's location is "Knebworth" (where all four band members last performed together in public) and contains the line "ANY WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS".
Another First Day Cover (FDC) is identical to the first one, but it has been cancelled with a "Tallents House" postmark. The Tallents House postmark features "IS THIS THE REAL LIFE" IS THIS JUST FANTASY?" from the legendary rock mini opera - Bohemian Rhapsody.
The First Day Cover (FDC) presented here with the Illustrated Information Card (IIC) and bears the Tallents House Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark in gold ink. The Cancellation is dated - "09.07.2020".
The First Day Cover (FDC) bearing the eight cancelled stamps, is presented here on a stand-alone basis.
There is also a personalised FDC which carries the name and address of the collector's choice.
The Tallents House, Edinburgh, Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark in gold ink. The Cancellation is dated - "09.07.2020".
An Illustrated Information Card (IIC) includes a brief synopsis of how Queen's music evolved to attain phenomenal global success.
Queen - First Day Envelope:
The First Day Envelope (FDE) depicts stage lighting at top left and features the official Queen logo, set against a backdrop of a picture of the Band. The FDE is titled "QUEEN", "Royal Mail First Day Cover (FDC).
A Gold Proof 20 Pounds Coin and Stamps Cover Combo:
A highly collectible limited edition Souvenir, which comes with an individually numbered Coin Cover in a limited edition of only 75 pieces.
The 25 Pounds Gold Coin Cover shows the Gold Coin insert & the Miniature Sheet containing four stamps of the individual band members and a group photo on the fifth stamp.
The Top and inner pages of the Coin - Stamp Combo.
The Miniature Sheet (MS) is cancelled in gold ink with a Truro postmark which includes the line "We will Rock You" - the title of Queen's most iconic anthem. The postmark pays homage to the first Queen gig held in 1970 at Truro City Hall.
Inserted is a 25 Pounds Gold Proof Coin struck by the Royal Mint, which depicts the band members' various instruments - including a piano on which the first three bars of "Bohemian Rhapsody" are textured, giving an illusion that the keys are being pressed.
Packed with images, quotes and journalist Jason Draper's reflections on how the scope of Queen's music grew in tandem with the scale of their live shows - culminating in their legendary "Live Aid" performance.
The specifications of this Gold Coin are:
Denomination: 25 Pounds; Coin Description: Queen 2020 UK Quarter Ounce Gold Proof Coin; Designer: Chris Facey; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Coin Quality: Proof; Edge: Milled; Weight: 7.8 grams; Diameter/Size: 22.0 mm; Mintage: 75 pieces; Shape: Round; Year: 2020.
A Silver Proof 1 Pound Coin and Stamps Cover Combo:
An individually numbered Coin Cover struck in a limited edition of 750 pieces.
As with the Gold Coin & Stamps combo, the Silver Coin covers contain the Queens Live Miniature Sheet (MS).
The Front Page of the Silver 1 Pound Coin showing the Cancelled Miniature Sheet.
The Miniature Sheet is cancelled in gold ink with a Truro postmark and includes "We Will Rock You" - the title of Queen's most iconic anthem.
The One Pound Silver Coin insert struck by the Royal Mint, UK depicts the band members' various instruments - including a piano on which the first three bars of Bohemian Rhapsody are textured, giving the illusion that the keys are being pressed.
The specifications of this Silver Proof Coin are:
Denomination: 1 Pound; Coin Description: Queen 2020 UK Half Ounce Silver Proof Coin; Designer: Chris Facey; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Proof; Edge: Milled; Weight: 15.71 grams; Diameter/Size: 27.0 mm; Shape: Round; Year: 2020.
A Cupro-nickel Brilliant Uncirculated 5 Pounds Coin and Stamps Cover Combo:
A limited edition of Cupro-nickel Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)10,000 pieces of a 5 Pounds Coin has been brought out by the Royal Mint, UK which is inserted in this Coin Cover.
The Five Pound Cupro-nickel Coin Album showing all the pages with the coin insert and the Miniature Sheet (MS).
The Miniature Sheet (MS) has been cancelled with a Truro Handstamp/postmark
An image of the Front page of the Coin Album containing the 5 Pound Cupro-nickel Coin insert.
The Centre-page of the 5 Pounds Cupro-nickel Coin Insert.
The Back Cover showing an image of Freddie Mercury & the Band performing on a lighted stage and the Obverse of the 5 Pounds Cupro-nickel coin.
The Obverse and Reverse of the 5 Pounds Cupro-nickel Coin.
The specifications of this 5 Pounds Cupro-nickel BU Coin are:
Denomination: 5 Pounds; Coin Description: Queen 2020 UK 5 Pounds Brilliant Uncirculated Coin; Designer: Chris Facey; Metal Composition: Cupro-nickel; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Edge: Milled; Weight: 28.29 grams; Diameter: 38.61 mm; Shape: Round; Year: 2020.
Queen Presentation Pack:
This is an amazing compilation of stamps, stories and images charting Queen's meteoric rise to global rock royalty status.
Queen Prestige Stamp Book:
The Cover of the Prestige Stamp Book issued by Royal Mail, UK is titled "QUEEN".
The open booklet showing all four stamp panes and the Description Sheet.
Pane One reads: "Far left: One of Mick Rock's iconic photos of the band featuring Brian May in a voil from the Queen II cover shoot in 1974.
Above: Brian May performing onstage in London in 1974.
Pane Two reads: Above: John Deacon live at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo in 1985. Four stamps are included in this pane.
Pane three reads: Above: Roger Taylor live in Hamburg, Germany in 1978. Four Stamps from the Miniature Sheet (MS) are seen on this pane.
Pane four reads: Above: Freddie Mercury live onstage in Denmark in November 1974. Four First Class stamps and four definitives are included in this pane.
Two views of the Booklet pages together with the top cover image.
This 24-page full-colour publication reveals rich insights into the Band pushing Rock Music beyond its established boundaries.
A Souvenir Sheet (SS) features all eight Special Stamps and the Queen Live Miniature Sheet.
The booklet is a great collectible packed with images, stamps and stories celebrating a record-breaking career.
The booklet cover features the Band's crest designed by Freddie Mercury before the release of their debut album.
Music journalist and biographer Jason Draper has detailed Queen's story from formation to global music domination - with profiles of band members, classic albums and iconic videos.
The Prestige Stamp Book contains all eight Special Stamps in two exclusive panes.
The Book also includes two additional panes featuring the Queen Live Miniature Sheet Stamps, four Definitive-sized Stamps featuring the full band and four 1 Pence stamps.
Queen 1st Class Stamp Book:
The Back Cover of the Queen First Class Stamp Booklet seen with the inner pages containing two First Class stamps from the Queen set of stamps and four First Class Definitives.
A "Night at the Opera" and "Queen II" First Class self-adhesive Special Stamps seen on either side of four First Class Definitives.
The Back Cover indicates that the booklet contains 6 x 1st Class Stamps.
The book has been printed in gravure and features a photograph of concert stage lighting.
Queen Press Sheet:
This is a limited edition of 500 individually numbered sheets direct from the printing press. This Sheet contains 15 Miniature Sheets with four images of Queen performing live and the first ever Definitive-sized stamp featuring a full band photograph.
Queen Full Sheet of Stamps (1.63 Pound Stamps):
A Full Stamp Sheet containing 48 (1.63 Pound Stamps) Queen Special Stamps has been issued.
Queen Full Sheet of Stamps (48 First Class Stamps).
Another Full Stamp Sheet containing 48 (First Class Stamps) Queen Special Stamps has been issued:
Queen Half Sheet of Stamps (24 First Class Stamps) Queen Special Stamps has been issued.
Queen Post Cards/Stamp Cards:
A set of 14 Post Cards/Stamp Cards featuring enlarged images of the Queen Special Stamp Album Covers and Miniature Sheet Stamps, plus a composite image of the Miniature Sheet:
Queen Stamp Sheet Souvenir:
A non-personalised version of the Queen Live Miniature Sheet First Day Cover cancelled with the alternative postmark.
The original Queen line-up of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor individually photographed in performance on four Special Stamps capturing electric live performances.
A fifth stamp includes the full Band. The Cancellation Postmark/Handstamp in in gold ink and the alternative postmark location is Knebworth - where all four Band members last performed together in public & contains the line - "Any Way The Wind Blows".
An Illustrated Information Card (IIC) includes a brief synopsis of how Queen's music evolved to attain phenomenal success globally.
The MS Cancelled FDC and the IIC placed together.
The First Day Cover (FDC) with 8 Stamps affixed thereto.
The decorative envelope depicts stage lighting and features the official Queen logo set against a backdrop of the Band's "Bohemian Rhapsody" Cover photograph.
The alternative postmark of Knebworth with which the MS has been cancelled inscribed " ANY WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS".
The Sheet includes three First Class and two 1.63 Pound Stamps.
The Souvenir Sheets
Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Souvenir Pack:
This souvenir combines iconic imagery and fascinating insights into two iconic Queen Albums and the ground-breaking single "Bohemian Rhapsody".
Five "Queen II" and Five "A Night At The Opera" mint First Class Stamps presented in a special carrier bearing the official Queen Crest, designed by Freddie Mercury.
The Illustrated Information Card (IIC) is written by music journalist and biographer Jason Draper, who, inter alia, also reveals the origins of "A Night At The Opera" and its stand-out track "Bohemian Rhapsody" - part opera, part headbangers' dream and all pure unadulterated Queen.
Queen The "Bohemian Rhapsody Bundle:
All the items included in this set are featured together in this collage.
This Bundle contains the Bohemian Rhapsody Souvenir Pack, Stamp Souvenir and Framed stamps, as well as, Miniature Sheet when purchased all together.
The Souvenir Pack includes five "Queen II" and five "A Night At The Opera" mint First Class Stamps presented in a special carrier featuring insights from Jason Draper.
The Stamp Souvenir is a non-personalised version of the First Day Cover with all eight Queen Special Stamps cancelled with the alternative "Knebworth Postmark and is accompanied by an Illustrated Information Card (IIC). It also includes the Miniature Sheet (MS).
Queen Greatest Hits Souvenir Pack:
This Souvenir combines iconic imagery and fascinating insights into the best-selling UK album of all time. The album presents 17 iconic Queen tracks. This popular compilation remains UK's best-selling Album even after four decades of its release, with more than six million copies sold.
The Stamps & the Special Carrier presented together.
Six mint 1.63 Pound "Greatest Hits" stamps are presented in a special carrier with a design complementing the Album Cover artwork.
The Back Cover of the Souvenir gives a list of titles contained in the "Greatest Hits" Album.
The Souvenir is accompanied by an Illustrated Information Card (IIC) by Jason Draper.
Queen Legends Bundle:
This Bundle includes the Presentation Pack, Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Cover and Framed Stamp Set. The Presentation Pack includes all eight Special Stamps, the Miniature Sheet (MS) containing five Stamps- four of them showing each Band member and the fifth one containing the whole Band.
Queen Album Cover Collector's Sheet:
Eight Classic Queen Album Covers appear on 10 Special Stamps alongside labels featuring group photos and images capturing live performances.
The A4 sheet includes the official Queen logo and a photograph of the band in the Tokyo Prince Hotel garden.
Queen Live Collector's Sheet:
A Sheet containing 10 Definitive-sized First Class Stamps featuring all the four Band are included.
Alongside the Stamps are labels capturing Queen at their best - performing live in front of audiences around the world.
This A-4 Sheet also includes well-loved lyrics from some of Queen's greatest hits, the official Queen logo and a closeup of the Band in live action.
Links to some other interesting posts from the British Isles and British Overseas Territories/Dependencies:
The Commemorative Stamps:
A collection of eight Special Stamps featuring classic Queen Album Covers has been chosen in collaboration with the Band, which honour this legendary Band's record-breaking, hit making career:
Queen II (1974) - (First Class):
Sheer Heart Attack (1974) - (First Class):
A Night At The Opera (1975) - (First Class):
News Of The World (1977) - (First Class):
The Game (1980) - (1.63 Pounds):
Greatest Hits (1981) - (1.63 Pounds):
The Works (1984) - (1.63 Pounds):
Inneuendo (1991) - (1.63 Pounds):
The Stamp specifications are:
Stamp format: Landscape; Stamp Sizes: 38.0 mm x 31.0 mm; Design: Royal Mail Group Ltd, inspired by an original design by Studio Dempsey; Number of stamps per sheet: Half Sheet (24)/ Full Sheet (48); Printer: International Security Printers; Print process: Lithography; Perforations: 14 x 14; Phosphor: Bars as appropriate; Gum: PVA.
The Miniature Sheet (MS):
A fifth stamp including the full Queen line-up marks the first time a Band has been featured together on a Definitive-sized stamp.
Three First Class Stamps and two 1.63 Pound Stamps have been issued in this set:
Magic Tour (1986) - (First Class):
Hyde Park Concert (1976) - (First Class):
Queen (1974) - (First Class):
A Night at the Opera Tour (1975) - (1.63 Pounds):
Magic Tour (1986) - (1.63 Pounds):
The Stamp specifications are:
Stamp format: Square Band Member Stamps portrait band stamp; Stamp Sizes: Band Member Stamps - 35.0 mm x 35.0 mm; portrait band stamp - 20.0mm x 24.0 mm; Miniature Sheet Size: 192 .0 mm x 74.0 mm; Design: Royal Mail Group Ltd and Baxter & Bailey; Printer: International Security Printers; Print Process: Lithography; Perforations: Band Member stamps 14.5 mm x 14.5 mm; portrait band stamp 15.0 mm x 14.0 mm; Phosphor: Bars; Gum: PVA;
The First Day Cover (Cancelled with a Knebworth Handstamp/Postmark):
The FDC is seen here with the Illustrated Information Card (IIC) placed in the background.
The decorative envelope depicts stage lighting and features the official Queen logo set against a backdrop of the Band pictured for the cover of the chart-topping "Bohemian Rhapsody" single.
The special postmarks include lyrics from the legendary rock mini opera "Bohemian Rhapsody" printed in gold ink.
Another First Day Cover (FDC) is identical to the first one, but it has been cancelled with a "Tallents House" postmark. The Tallents House postmark features "IS THIS THE REAL LIFE" IS THIS JUST FANTASY?" from the legendary rock mini opera - Bohemian Rhapsody.
Queen - First Day Envelope:
A Gold Proof 20 Pounds Coin and Stamps Cover Combo:
A highly collectible limited edition Souvenir, which comes with an individually numbered Coin Cover in a limited edition of only 75 pieces.
Each Coin Cover contains the Queen Live Miniature Sheet (MS).
The Miniature Sheet (MS) is cancelled in gold ink with a Truro postmark which includes the line "We will Rock You" - the title of Queen's most iconic anthem. The postmark pays homage to the first Queen gig held in 1970 at Truro City Hall.
Packed with images, quotes and journalist Jason Draper's reflections on how the scope of Queen's music grew in tandem with the scale of their live shows - culminating in their legendary "Live Aid" performance.
The specifications of this Gold Coin are:
Denomination: 25 Pounds; Coin Description: Queen 2020 UK Quarter Ounce Gold Proof Coin; Designer: Chris Facey; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Coin Quality: Proof; Edge: Milled; Weight: 7.8 grams; Diameter/Size: 22.0 mm; Mintage: 75 pieces; Shape: Round; Year: 2020.
A Silver Proof 1 Pound Coin and Stamps Cover Combo:
An individually numbered Coin Cover struck in a limited edition of 750 pieces.
As with the Gold Coin & Stamps combo, the Silver Coin covers contain the Queens Live Miniature Sheet (MS).
The specifications of this Silver Proof Coin are:
Denomination: 1 Pound; Coin Description: Queen 2020 UK Half Ounce Silver Proof Coin; Designer: Chris Facey; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Proof; Edge: Milled; Weight: 15.71 grams; Diameter/Size: 27.0 mm; Shape: Round; Year: 2020.
A Cupro-nickel Brilliant Uncirculated 5 Pounds Coin and Stamps Cover Combo:
A limited edition of Cupro-nickel Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)10,000 pieces of a 5 Pounds Coin has been brought out by the Royal Mint, UK which is inserted in this Coin Cover.
The Obverse and Reverse of the 5 Pounds Cupro-nickel Coin.
The specifications of this 5 Pounds Cupro-nickel BU Coin are:
Denomination: 5 Pounds; Coin Description: Queen 2020 UK 5 Pounds Brilliant Uncirculated Coin; Designer: Chris Facey; Metal Composition: Cupro-nickel; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Edge: Milled; Weight: 28.29 grams; Diameter: 38.61 mm; Shape: Round; Year: 2020.
Queen Presentation Pack:
Queen Prestige Stamp Book:
Above: Brian May performing onstage in London in 1974.
A Souvenir Sheet (SS) features all eight Special Stamps and the Queen Live Miniature Sheet.
The booklet is a great collectible packed with images, stamps and stories celebrating a record-breaking career.
The booklet cover features the Band's crest designed by Freddie Mercury before the release of their debut album.
Music journalist and biographer Jason Draper has detailed Queen's story from formation to global music domination - with profiles of band members, classic albums and iconic videos.
The Prestige Stamp Book contains all eight Special Stamps in two exclusive panes.
The Book also includes two additional panes featuring the Queen Live Miniature Sheet Stamps, four Definitive-sized Stamps featuring the full band and four 1 Pence stamps.
Queen 1st Class Stamp Book:
The book has been printed in gravure and features a photograph of concert stage lighting.
Queen Press Sheet:
Queen Full Sheet of Stamps (1.63 Pound Stamps):
A Full Stamp Sheet containing 48 (1.63 Pound Stamps) Queen Special Stamps has been issued.
Queen Post Cards/Stamp Cards:
A set of 14 Post Cards/Stamp Cards featuring enlarged images of the Queen Special Stamp Album Covers and Miniature Sheet Stamps, plus a composite image of the Miniature Sheet:
A non-personalised version of the Queen Live Miniature Sheet First Day Cover cancelled with the alternative postmark.
A fifth stamp includes the full Band. The Cancellation Postmark/Handstamp in in gold ink and the alternative postmark location is Knebworth - where all four Band members last performed together in public & contains the line - "Any Way The Wind Blows".
The decorative envelope depicts stage lighting and features the official Queen logo set against a backdrop of the Band's "Bohemian Rhapsody" Cover photograph.
The Sheet includes three First Class and two 1.63 Pound Stamps.
Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Souvenir Pack:
Queen The "Bohemian Rhapsody Bundle:
Queen Greatest Hits Souvenir Pack:
This Souvenir combines iconic imagery and fascinating insights into the best-selling UK album of all time. The album presents 17 iconic Queen tracks. This popular compilation remains UK's best-selling Album even after four decades of its release, with more than six million copies sold.
Queen Legends Bundle:
This Bundle includes the Presentation Pack, Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Cover and Framed Stamp Set. The Presentation Pack includes all eight Special Stamps, the Miniature Sheet (MS) containing five Stamps- four of them showing each Band member and the fifth one containing the whole Band.
Queen Album Cover Collector's Sheet:
The A4 sheet includes the official Queen logo and a photograph of the band in the Tokyo Prince Hotel garden.
Queen Live Collector's Sheet:
Alongside the Stamps are labels capturing Queen at their best - performing live in front of audiences around the world.
This A-4 Sheet also includes well-loved lyrics from some of Queen's greatest hits, the official Queen logo and a closeup of the Band in live action.
Links:
"Tales of the Earth - Dinosauria" Coin Series, UK issues:
"The Queen's Beasts" Coin Series, UK issues:
"Tales of the Earth - Dinosauria" Coin Series, UK issues:
2) Iguanodon, United Kingdom: Second Coin in a three Coin 50 Pence Coin Series titled "Tales of the Earth - Dinosauria", brought out by the Royal Mint, UK in five Variants - Gold, Silver (x2 Coins) and Cupro-nickel (x 2 Coins): Year of Coin issue: 2020
3) Hylaeosaurus, United Kingdom: Third and final Coin in a three Coin 50 Pence Coin Series titled "Tales of the Earth - Dinosauria", brought out by the Royal Mint, UK in five variants - Gold, Silver (x 2 coins) and Cupro-nickel (x 2 Coins): Date of coin issue: 01.06.2020
3) Hylaeosaurus, United Kingdom: Third and final Coin in a three Coin 50 Pence Coin Series titled "Tales of the Earth - Dinosauria", brought out by the Royal Mint, UK in five variants - Gold, Silver (x 2 coins) and Cupro-nickel (x 2 Coins): Date of coin issue: 01.06.2020
"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
4) Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday: A Souvenir Sheet issued by the Royal Mail, UK featuring four generations of Windsors on 21.04.16
5) 50 Years of Pink Floyd: Two Commemorative Stamp sets (Presentation Sets) brought out by the Royal Mail, UK on 07.07.2016: 1) 50 Years of Pink Floyd: A set of six stamps issued, their most popular studio albums 2) Legendary Live Performances: A set of four stamps issued depicting four of their memorable tours
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
42) "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
42) "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
43) 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
44) Celebrating the 25th James Bond Film -"No Time To Die", with Base Metal, Gold & Silver Coins from the Royal Mint, UK: "007"s most challenging mission": 02.03.2020
45) William Wordsworth (1770-1850), United Kingdom's "Most Popular Poet": Commemorating the 250th Birth Anniversary with Gold, Silver and Cupro-nickel Coins from the Royal Mint, UK: Date of Coin Issue: 09.03.2020
44) Celebrating the 25th James Bond Film -"No Time To Die", with Base Metal, Gold & Silver Coins from the Royal Mint, UK: "007"s most challenging mission": 02.03.2020
45) William Wordsworth (1770-1850), United Kingdom's "Most Popular Poet": Commemorating the 250th Birth Anniversary with Gold, Silver and Cupro-nickel Coins from the Royal Mint, UK: Date of Coin Issue: 09.03.2020
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
9) Celebrating the 25th James Bond Film -"No Time To Die", with Base Metal, Gold & Silver Coins from the Royal Mint, UK: "007"s most challenging mission": 02.03.2020
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
9) Celebrating the 25th James Bond Film -"No Time To Die", with Base Metal, Gold & Silver Coins from the Royal Mint, UK: "007"s most challenging mission": 02.03.2020
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:
4) Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday: A Souvenir Sheet issued by the Royal Mail, UK featuring four generations of Windsors on 21.04.16
5) 50 Years of Pink Floyd: Two Commemorative Stamp sets (Presentation Sets) brought out by the Royal Mail, UK on 07.07.2016: 1) 50 Years of Pink Floyd: A set of six stamps issued, their most popular studio albums 2) Legendary Live Performances: A set of four stamps issued depicting four of their memorable tours
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
29) The Declaration of Arbroath, Scotland, UK: 700th Anniversary (1320-2020) Commemoration: Four Scottish Definitive Stamps issued by the Royal Mail UK: Date of Stamps issue: 06.04.2020
30) The Romantic Poets, UK: 1) A Combo of 10 Stamps (by Royal Mail UK) and a 5 Pounds Commemorative Coin (by Royal Mint UK), on the 250th Birth Anniversary of William Wordsworth includes the Romantic (Nature) poets - John Clare, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, WilliamBlake, Walter Scott, Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Wordsworth, Mary Robinson, Letetia Elizabeth Landon, John Keats & Lord Byron: Date of stamp issue: 07.04.2020
31) Ancient Postal Routes - Mail Ships, Guernsey, a British Crown Dependency (BCD): A EUROPA set of six stamps brought out by Guernsey Post depicting six Mail Ships that sailed between Guernsey and the United Kingdom: Date of Stamp set issue: 01.04.2020
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
29) The Declaration of Arbroath, Scotland, UK: 700th Anniversary (1320-2020) Commemoration: Four Scottish Definitive Stamps issued by the Royal Mail UK: Date of Stamps issue: 06.04.2020
30) The Romantic Poets, UK: 1) A Combo of 10 Stamps (by Royal Mail UK) and a 5 Pounds Commemorative Coin (by Royal Mint UK), on the 250th Birth Anniversary of William Wordsworth includes the Romantic (Nature) poets - John Clare, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, WilliamBlake, Walter Scott, Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Wordsworth, Mary Robinson, Letetia Elizabeth Landon, John Keats & Lord Byron: Date of stamp issue: 07.04.2020
31) Ancient Postal Routes - Mail Ships, Guernsey, a British Crown Dependency (BCD): A EUROPA set of six stamps brought out by Guernsey Post depicting six Mail Ships that sailed between Guernsey and the United Kingdom: Date of Stamp set issue: 01.04.2020
32) "Ancient Postal Routes - Mail Ships", Jersey, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of six stamps depicting the Mail Ships - Rover, the Atalanta, the Cygnus, the Lydia and Isle of Jersey and The Caesarea III, issued by Jersey Post: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.04.2020
33) "#CarryUsThrough", Isle of Man, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of 8 Postage Stamps honouring the Doctors/Nurses/Health workers, Key Staff, Carers and Volunteers, the Community, the Scientists and Educators who are developing the Chinese Wuhan Virus Vaccines & educating the children: Date of Stamp Set issue: 04.05.2020
34) Charles John Huffman Dickens (07.02.1812-09.06.1870), Jersey (A British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of Stamps brought out by Jersey Post depicting eight of his novels - "A Tale of Two Cities" (54p), "David Copperfield (70p), "The Old Curiosity Shop" (84p), "Bleak House" (88p), "Great Expctations" (1.05 Pounds), "Nicholas Nickleby" (1.10 Pounds), "Oliver Twist" (2.92 Pounds), "A Christmas Carol" (2.92 Pounds): Date of Stamp set issue: 09.06.2020
35) Roman Britain, UK: A celebration of Roman life and culture in Britain: A set of 8 Stamps issued by the Royal Mail UK featuring Roman Britain buildings and artefacts: Date of Stamp Set issue" 18.06.2020
33) "#CarryUsThrough", Isle of Man, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of 8 Postage Stamps honouring the Doctors/Nurses/Health workers, Key Staff, Carers and Volunteers, the Community, the Scientists and Educators who are developing the Chinese Wuhan Virus Vaccines & educating the children: Date of Stamp Set issue: 04.05.2020
34) Charles John Huffman Dickens (07.02.1812-09.06.1870), Jersey (A British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of Stamps brought out by Jersey Post depicting eight of his novels - "A Tale of Two Cities" (54p), "David Copperfield (70p), "The Old Curiosity Shop" (84p), "Bleak House" (88p), "Great Expctations" (1.05 Pounds), "Nicholas Nickleby" (1.10 Pounds), "Oliver Twist" (2.92 Pounds), "A Christmas Carol" (2.92 Pounds): Date of Stamp set issue: 09.06.2020
35) Roman Britain, UK: A celebration of Roman life and culture in Britain: A set of 8 Stamps issued by the Royal Mail UK featuring Roman Britain buildings and artefacts: Date of Stamp Set issue" 18.06.2020
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