Stamps and Coins News

Three outstanding art students of Isle Of Man College have been recognised as the winners at this year's Norman Sayle Art Awards.

Isle of Man Post Office has produced a miniature sheet that marks the Centenary of the Panama Canal, the incredible feats of the civil engineers tasked with its creation and a series of achievements exemplified by the passage of Cunard's Queen Elizabeth through the world famous waterway. The sheet is due for launch on 8th of August.

Isle of Man Stamps and Coins has another ace up its sleeve with its latest collectors stamp issue this time based upon the history of Manx themed playing cards. Due for release on the 8th of August, this issue features six fascinating, full colour stamps.

The Isle of Man Post Office is marking the official celebrations of the 50th display season of the RAF Red Arrows by releasing a unique collectable – commemorative stamp sheets which were flown inside the aircraft during a display in June.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is teaming up with Isle of Man Stamps & Coins and the Department of Economic Development to help showcase the Island at the Grand Départ of the 2014 Tour de France in Yorkshire this weekend.

Isle of Man Stamps & Coins, working in a partnership with ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’, is celebrating the British hosted launch of the 2014 Tour de France ‘The Grand Depart Yorkshire’ with the release of a one off series of collectables endorsed by Yorkshire man and cycling legend Brian Robinson.

The Red Arrows RAF Display Team performed another spectacular display in the jets over Ramsey and Douglas Bay on Tuesday in celebration of its 50th Display season during TT race week.