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Wednesday 1 June 2022

2371) The FA Cup, United Kingdom (UK): 150th Anniversary Commemoration (1871/72-2021/22): Royal Mail, UK has issued a set of stamps, while Royal Mint, UK has issued a Coin to present this remarkable Combo set of Stamps and Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2022:

2371) The FA Cup, United Kingdom (UK):  150th Anniversary Commemoration (1871/72-2021/22): Royal Mail, UK has issued a set of stamps, while Royal Mint, UK has issued a Coin to present this remarkable Combo set of Stamps and Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2022:

About The FA Cup:

The Football Association Challenge Cup, more commonly known as the FA Cup, is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic English football. 

First played during the 1871–72 season, it is the oldest national football competition in the world. It is organised by and named after The Football Association (The FA).

 Since 2015, it has been known as The Emirates FA Cup after its headline sponsor. A concurrent women's tournament is also held, the Women's FA Cup.

The competition is open to any eligible club down to Level 10 of the English football league system – 20 professional clubs in the Premier League (level 1), 72 professional clubs in the English Football League (levels 2 to 4), and several hundred non-League teams in steps 1 to 6 of the National League System (levels 5 to 10).

 A record 763 clubs competed in 2011–12. The tournament consists of 12 randomly drawn rounds followed by the semi-finals and the final.

 Entrants are not seeded, although a system of byes based on league level ensures higher ranked teams enter in later rounds – the minimum number of games needed to win, depending on which round a team enters the competition, ranges from six to fourteen.

The first six rounds are the Qualifying Competition, from which 32 teams progress to the first round of the Competition Proper, meeting the first of the 48 professional teams from Leagues One and Two. 

The last entrants are the Premier League and Championship clubs, into the draw for the Third Round Proper.

 In the modern era, only one non-League team has ever reached the quarter-finals, and teams below Level 2 have never reached the final. As a result, significant focus is given to the smaller teams who progress furthest, especially if they achieve an unlikely "giant-killing" victory.

Winners receive the FA Cup trophy, of which there have been two designs and five actual cups; the latest is a 2014 replica of the second design, introduced in 1911. 

Winners also qualify for the UEFA Europa League and a place in the upcoming FA Community Shield. 

Arsenal are the most successful club with fourteen titles and Arsène Wenger is the most successful manager in the history of the competition, having won seven finals as Arsenal's manager.

Liverpool are the current holders, having beaten Chelsea 6–5 on penalties following a 0–0 draw in the 2022 final.

More about the FA Cup:

For 150 years, few other sporting events can have evoked as much joy and heartbreak or as many moments of raw emotion. 

It is a competition in which part-timers can play in the finest stadia in the land and the world’s best players run out in grounds holding only a few thousand people.

 Just 12 teams took part in the inaugural 1871–72 season, and while they might not have had much else in common with the 729 taking part in 2021–22, they shared the same dream - Glory. 

Like the game itself, aspects of the competition have changed over the course of those years.

For example, the Semi-Finals of the Competition, as well as, the Final itself, are now played at Wembley Stadium. 

But one thing hasn’t changed: the FA Cup’s capacity to produce the unexpected, somewhere, and almost every year. 

From the "Matthews" Final in 1953 – when Blackpool came back from 3–1 down to beat Bolton 4–3, largely thanks to 38-year-old winger Stanley Matthews – to Second Division Sunderland’s defeat of mighty Leeds in 1973 or Keith Houchen’s legendary diving header for Coventry City in the 1987 Final.

 Think of the FA Cup and, young or old, you think of names, places, matches, moments. 

The FA Cup has always been a unique competition. For many fans it is about memories, about moments on a football pitch they associate with a time in their lives. Memories matter, they give our lives context. 

And one thing is for sure: the FA Cup will keep creating memories for generations to come.

Royal Mail, UK has marked the 150th anniversary of the first FA Cup with a new set of special stamps celebrating the heritage and tradition of the oldest and most famous domestic football competition in the world, while the Royal Mint, UK has released a commemorative Coin to celebrate the milestone.

The Coin and Stamp Combo:

The First Day Cover (FDC) bears the six Stamps issued by Royal Mail, UK, cancelled with a Special Cancellation Handstamp/Post Mark bearing an impression of the FA Cup in the centre. The cancellation is of Tallents House dated - "08.03.2022".  The old and the new FA Cups are placed on the left and right flanks.

In the centre of the FDC is the 2 Pound Coin issued by the Royal Mint, UK to commemorate the milestone. The Reverse of the Coin bears an image of the FA Cup in the centre. The peripheral inscriptions are - "CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF THE FA CUP".

This FDC bears the Serial number - 02693.


The Back of the First Day Cover (FDC) showcases the Obverse of the 2 Pounds Coin depicting an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. The peripheral inscriptions are - "ELIZABETH II. D.G. REG. F.D. 2 POUNDS. 2022" (meaning "Elizabeth II. By the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith").

The Stamps:

The serialised First Day Cover (FDC) issued by the Royal Mail, UK shows the FA Cup image in the Centre, which has been replaced by the 2 Pounds Coin in the above Coin & Stamp combo, cancelled with the special Cancellation Handstamp/Post Mark.


The First Day Cover (FDC) is titled "THE FA CUP" on a lemniscate (ribbon) at the bottom. The six stamps issued in the set have been cancelled with the special Cancellation Handstamp/Post Mark.

The Miniature Sheet (MS) bears four special samps and gives the list of all FA Cup winners.


A Miniature Sheet (MS) Cancelled First Day Cover (FDC)

Post Cards

The Presentation Pack (PP)

Technical details:

Issue Date: 08.03.2022

Designer: The Chase.

Printer: International Security Printers

Process: Lithography, PVA

Size: 60.00 mm x 30.00 mm



(The above Stamps and Coin Combo is from the collection of my friend Jayant Biswas. Post researched and compiled by Rajeev Prasad)



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54) The Calf Of Man Nature Reserve", Isle of Man, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): 75th Anniversary" Celebrations (1946-2021): A set of ten Stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post (IOMP) commemorating the milestone of this Biosphere Island: (Also includes the EUROPA Stamp on "Endangered National Wildlife" theme designated by PostEurop for 2021): Date of Stamps issue: 12.04.2021

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57) Surfing in Jersey, a British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set if six stamps issued by Jersey Post featuring contemporary photographs taken by Jersey photographers: Date of Stamp Set issie: 18.05.2021

58) Dennis and Gnasher, United Kingdom: 70th Anniversary (1951-2021): A set of sis Stamps issued by Royal Mail, UK, featuring the popular comic strip: Date of Stamp Set issue: 01.07.2021

59) The Palace of Westminster, United Kingdom: 10th Anniversary molestone (1870-2020): Royal Mail UK has issued a set of Ten Stamps featuring the iconic Palace: Date/Year of Coin issue: 30.07.2020

60) Industrial Revolutions, United Kingdom: Royal Mail, UKhas brought out a set od stamps featuring the IndustrialRevolutions: Date of Stamp Set issue: 12.08.2021

61) Frances Hodgson Burnett and "The Secret Garden", Alderney, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of six postage stamps issued by Guernsey Post on behalf of Aldernay Islands: Date of Stamp set issue: 01.09.2021

62) "75th Anniversary of MENSA" (1946-2021", Isle of Man, A British  Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of six stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post (IOMP): Date of Stamp Set issue: 01.10.2021

63) Non-Value Indicator (NVI) Definitive Stamps, United Kingdom (UK): Date of Stamps issue: 01.02.2022

64) "Heart of the Forest", Guernsey , A British Crown Dependency (BCD): Guernsey Post has brought out the first part of a Stamp quartet which takes inspiration from the "Love Paper" Global Campaign: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.02.2022

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Music Legends Coin Series:

1) "The Who", United Kingdom: The iconic Rock Group features on the latest "British Music Legends" Collector Coin Series issues from the Royal Mint UK: Date of Coin Release: 24.05.2021 

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":

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2) "William Wyon", United Kingdom (UK): "Great Engravers Coin Series": Second Coin in the Series featuring the Obverse of Wyon's Gothic Crown in Gold and Silver: Date/Year of Coin issue: 02/2022 (with Date of issue marked as 2021)

The World of David Walliams Coin Series:

 Posts on the UK  Coins and Stamps:

"Tales of the Earth Coin Series": The Second Dinosaurs Collector Coin Series:

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Myths & Legends Coin Series:

1) "ROBIN HOOD", United Kingdom: "Myths and Legends Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: Silver 2 UKP (2 Pounds) and Gold 100 UKP(100 Pounds) Bullion Coins issued by the Royal Mint UK featuring the famed/legendary Outlaw: Year of Coin issue: 2021

"The Queen's Beasts" Coin Series, UK issues:



"Tales of the Earth - Dinosauria" Coin Series, UK issues:

Links to some other interesting posts from the British Isles and British Overseas Territories/Dependencies:

Central Bank of Ireland issues:



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Bank of Ireland issues:


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






Inspirations from Scottish History (Clydesdale Bank Banknotes): 

  
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Banknotes from Royal Bank of Scotland:


British Crown Dependencies/Overseas Territories:



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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

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9) Coins & Currency of Bermuda


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Gold Coins:
  


Silver Coins:


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3) Edward VII: King & Emperor  Coinage

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1) Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (1952-2012): A Five Pound Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint, UK

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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)


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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 

The Brixton Pound:

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3) Did You Know Series (50): A Guest Post by Avery Wright: "Is Making the Crypto Space Legally Compliant Paving the Road to Mass (Blockchain) Adoption?" - A perspective:

4) Gibraltar Cryptocurrency Stamp: Stamp value 4 Pounds: Date of Stamp issue: 15.05.2021: (Pre-orderd accepted from 19.04.2021):

5) Bit-Coin Backed Banknotes are being envisaged by "Noteworthy" which are aimed at generating user confidence in the Cryptocurrency

6) "Blockchain Technology", Principality of Liechtenstein: A Crypto Stamp of CHF 5.20 titled "Perspective" issued by Liechtensteinische Post: Date of Stamp issue: 06.09.2021


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