Stamps and Coins News

Isle of Man Post Office has been working in collaboration with the Isle of Man WI Federation to mark the Institutes centenary anniversary celebration with a brand new rose scented stamp issue due for release April 25, 2015.

Isle of Man Post Office has produced a set of 10 beautiful stamps reproducing panels from the Millennium Tapestry which was created and presented to Tynwald in 1979 by the Isle of Man's branch of the Womens Institute (WI) who celebrate their 65th Anniversary in 2015.

On March 20th, Isle of Man Post Office releases a special limited edition cover to mark the eclipse and, in conjunction with Onchan Primary School, will be hosting a Solar Eclipse Day at the school to celebrate the event.

Isle Of Man Post Office has produced a stunning miniature sheet featuring four historic Manx vessels painted by artist, mariner and Manxman John Halsall.

On February 26, Isle of Man Post Office, in conjunction with the Pahar Trust Nepal and Kirk Michael Primary School, held an event at the school to recognise the achievements of the Pahar Trust Nepal, ahead of the opening of its 30th Isle of Man funded school in Nepal and to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Queens Gurkhas Regiments whose members continue to support the Trust's activities.

Representatives of Isle of Man Stamps and Coins are getting ready to attend this year’s Spring Stampex, one of the UK’s largest stamp shows, held from 18 - 21 February in London at the Business Design Centre.

Consul General Li, who heads up the Manchester Consulate of the People's Republic of China together with his wife Madam Li, Consul Zhao and Consul Wu and representatives from the Isle of Man Chinese Association visited Isle of Man Postal Headquarters for a tour of its operations on Friday January 16.