2279) "The Bride and Groom of Gorey Castle", "The Vioge of Crack Ankle Lane" & "The Belenji", Jersey, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Jersey Post has issued six Postage Stamps including two EUROPA stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 07.03.2022:
About Europa 2022 - Stamps:
EUROPA Stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations.
They bear the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.
EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world and have been issued for over 60 years.
Every year a new theme is assigned by PostEurop and all participating countries issue stamps with their own interpretation of the theme. The theme for 2022 is "Stories and Myths".
More about EUROPA Postage Stamps:
EUROPA Postage stamps (also known as Europa - CEPT - European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations - until 1992) are special stamps issued by European Postal Administrations/Enterprises and bears the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.
EUROPA stamps underline cooperation in the posts domain, aimed at promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals.
As such, EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world.
Since the first issue in 1956, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe's desire for closer integration and co-operation.
In 1993, PostEurop became responsible for issuing EUROPA stamps.
When CEPT decided to focus more on telecommunications in 1993, PostEurop took over the management of the Europa issues. The CEPT logo was replaced by a new logo created by PostEurop i.e. the word "EUROPA" leaning towards the right hand side.
Each year, PostEurop's "Stamps & Philately Group" selects the EUROPA stamp theme:
1993 - Contemporary Art
1994 - Great Discoveries
1995 - Peace and Freedom
1996 - Famous women
1997 - Tales and legends
1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations
1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks
2000 - Common Design. Tower of 6 stars
2001 - Water - Treasure of Nature
2002 - The Circus
2003 - Poster Art
2004 - Holidays
2005 - Gastronomy
2006 - Integration through the eyes of Young People
2007 - Scout Centenary
2008 - Writing Letters
2009 - Astronomy
2010 - Children Books
2011 - Forests - International Year of Forests
2012 - Visit …. (for instance "Visit Finland" etc.)
2013 - Van of the Postman - Postal vehicles
2014 - Musical instruments - National musical instruments
2015 - Old Toys
2016 - Ecology in Europe - "Think Green". Common Design
2017 - Castles
2018 - Bridges
2019 - National Birds
2020 - Ancient Postal Routes
2021 - Endangered National Wildlife
2022 - Stories & Myths.
About Europa 2022 - "Stories and Myths" Stamp set issued by Jersey Post:
PostEurop stamp theme for 2022 is "Stories and Myths".
The EUROPA Stamp issued by Jersey Post feature the legends of "The Bride and Groom of Gorey Castle", "The Vioge of Crack Ankle Lane" & "The Belenji" among others:
Six new special stamps, are Jersey's contribution to this year's Europa stamps.
Continuing from Jersey Post's previous Myths & Legends stamp issues (produced in 2016 and 2020), this issue focuses on some of the local ghost stories which have moulded Jersey’s history and culture.
The small island of Jersey is well known for its long and rich history, and stories that span themes of excitement, love, and mystery.
These six stamps have been designed by artist Jensine Eckwall, who has interpreted scenes from myths and legends which include amongst others - "the Bride and Groom of Gorey Castle", "The Vioge of Crack Ankle Lane" and "the Belenji".
The Souvenir Miniature Sheet from this issue incorporates the 88p and £1.25 stamps into a decorative selvedge, with the EUROPA stamps logo incorporated at the top.
The two Sheetlets of ten Stamps each on the two EUROPA Stamp entries by Jersey Post.
Technical Specifications:
Issue Date: 16.03.2022
Designer: Jensine Eckwell
Process: Lithography Plus Uv Light Reactive Ink
Colours: 4 Colours
Stamp Size(s): 40.00 mm x 30.00 mm
Stamp Values: 54p, 74p, 88p, £1.00, £1.25, £1.30
17) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Old Road Majstorska Cesta", Croatia: A Se-tenant of two Stamps of the values of 8.60 HRK issued by Croatian Post: Date of stamp issue: 08.05.2020
Links: Postage Stamps from the British Isles:
Music Legends Coin Series:
2) Music Giants III, 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: 09.06.2020
Links to "Great Engravers Coin Series":
"Tales of the Earth Coin Series": The Second Dinosaurs Collector Coin Series:
Myths & Legends Coin Series:
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
Links to some other interesting posts from the British Isles and British Overseas Territories/Dependencies:
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
Silver Coins:
4) The 350th Anniversary of the Guinea: A Two Pound Coin issued by the Royal Mint UK celebrating the milestone
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
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