Tuesday, 13 April 2021

1787) "About UN - International Year of Fruits and Vegetables," Alderney (Channel Islands), a British Crown Dependency: A set of eight Stamps issued by Guernsey Post on behalf of Alderney: Date of Stamp Set issue: 07.04.2021:


1787) "About UN - International Year of Fruits and Vegetables," Alderney (Channel Islands), a British Crown Dependency: A set of eight Stamps issued by Guernsey Post on behalf of Alderney: Date of Stamp Set issue: 07.04.2021:

Founded by 51 countries following the Second World War, the United Nations (UN) is committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.

To help it achieve its goals the United Nations observes special designated days, weeks, years, and decades, each with a theme, or topic, which are intended to create international awareness and action on these issues.

One of the UN’s observations for 2021, the "International Year of Fruits and Vegetables". 

The UN observation is intended to highlight the important role that fruits and vegetables play in society, as well as encouraging improvements in sustainable production and reducing waste.

The Stamps: 

Alderney has recognised this Year (2021) with eight stamps beautifully illustrated by Guernsey-based artist, Petra Palmeri. 

The eight Stamps  are of the values of 50p, 70p, 73p, £1, £1.15, £1.20, £2.20, £3.50

The Stamps feature a diverse selection of fruits including Strawberries, which are some of the most popular berry fruits in the world, along with Physalis, or Cape Gooseberry, which is a South American plant native to Peru and Colombia. 

Oranges, a highly nutritious citrus fruit, also feature, along with brightly coloured Tomatoes and Quince, which contain a high level of pectin - perfect for making jams and other preserves.

Completing the set are vibrantly coloured Carrots, which are some of the most versatile root vegetables around; colourful Peas, which grow inside long, plump pods and are rich in nutrients; and, Onions and Garlic, which are cooking staples in many homes thanks to their distinctive flavours and aroma, not to mention their health benefits.

The First Day Cover (FDC) is titled "GUERNSEY POST ALDERNEY".

At left are seen apple slices as well as an apple symbolising the old adage - "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". The eight stamps issued in the set are affixed at top right cancelled with a special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark which bears a bunch of fruits in the centre. 

The Cancellation is of Guernsey Post Office and is dated - "07.04.2021".

The Presentation Pack (PP)

The eight Sheetlets of 10 Stamps each.

Technical details:

Stamp Set Issue Date: 07.04.2021

Designer: Petra Palmeri

Printer: Cartor Security Printing

Process: Offset Lithography

Stamp Size(s): 30.00 mm (deep) x 40mm (wide)

Stamp Values: 50p, 70p, 73p, £1, £1.15, £1.20, £2.20, £3.50










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