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First Ever Royal Mail Queen Stamps Announced
Royal Mail have just announced the release of BRAND NEW Queen Stamps to commemorate 50 years since the iconic band was first formed in 1970.
The stamps will be officially released on 9th July 2020 – but are available to pre-order now, professionally mounted and framed, ready to display.
The stamps feature the most iconic album covers of the band, as well as stamps depicting each of the band members at live performances, from 1975 to their final live performance with Freddie Mercury in 1986.
Importantly, only one stamp before now has ever featured Freddie Mercury alone – this is the first time Queen as a whole has ever featured on UK stamps – and as such these are guaranteed to prove a hit with collectors!
Here’s your guide to the most collectable versions of the new Queen stamps…
The Framed Edition
The Framed Edition of the NEW Queen stamps features Royal Mail’s official Collector Sheet, and is one of just 2,995 that will ever be issued.
The Framed Edition includes all eight new album stamps, as well as ten EXCLUSIVE Philatelic Labels featuring different images of the band.
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The Definitive Edition
What sets the Definitive Edition apart from all other issues, are the stamps. You see, this edition comprises EVERY official Royal Mail stamp released for Queen and its members, from the complete set of thirteen NEW Queen Stamps, to the extremely sought-after 1999 Freddie Mercury issue.
The Definitive Edition is strictly limited to JUST 495 and will come professionally mounted and framed, ready to display in your home or office.
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The Ultimate Edition
What makes the Ultimate Edition ‘ultimate’ is the fact that it comprises BOTH official Royal Mail First Day Covers alongside the stamps’ official release notes – and has been professionally mounted and framed, ready for you display in your home or office.
A MUST-HAVE piece of memorabilia for any fan of Queen, the Ultimate Edition is strictly limited to JUST 995 sets worldwide…
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The Vinyl Edition
The Vinyl Edition is the defining tribute to Queen; featuring the official Royal Mail A Night at the Opera stamp alongside a pristine, unplayed vinyl edition of the actual album.
Paired together, the stamp and classic vinyl album make a genuinely superb wall display. They give that iconic cover artwork the place it deserves – displayed like the piece of art it is – not hidden away on a record shelf.
JUST 250 will ever be issued, so you will need act now to secure yours and take advantage of our no-interest monthly instalments.
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With such low edition limits across the range, you’ll need to be quick to secure your framed Queen stamps.
Click here to shop the full range and pre-order yours today.
The “100 Poppies Coin” raises over £131,000 for The Royal British Legion
The presentation ceremony – from left to right: Stephen Allen (The Westminster Collection Chairman), Jim France (Royal British Legion Area Manager Hampshire & Dorset), Rachel Darby (The Westminster Collection Product Group Manager) and Jade Irons (Royal British Legion Corporate Partnership Officer)
The ‘100 Poppies’ Coin, launched by The Westminster Collection in partnership with The Royal British Legion last October has now raised over £131,000.
Since 2008, The Westminster Collection, has created a unique commemorative poppy-themed coin each year to honour those who have sacrificed their lives in the Armed Forces. However sales of the 2014 centenary edition coin have seen the biggest donation to date, ensuring that the memories of the fallen live on – as well as the care and support offered by The Royal British Legion.
The full amount was presented to The Royal British Legion by The Westminster Collection’s Chairman, Stephen Allen, on Tuesday 14th April at a special event held at The Legion’s pop-in centre in Southampton. The money raised will help The Legion provide financial, social and emotional support to all who have served and are currently serving in the British Armed Forces and their families.
Stephen said, “though we have been working in partnership with The Royal British Legion since 2004, the Poppy Coin came about in 2008 as a way to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
“100 Poppies” £5 Coin issued in support of The Royal British Legion
“We are delighted that the partnership has continued to grow, and our special Poppy Coins each year are a way of giving back to a charity that has done so much for both the Service community and the national spirit of Remembrance over the past 94 years.”
Charles Byrne, Director of Fundraising at The Royal British Legion, said the coin acts as “poignant reminder” of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
“We are so proud of our long-term partnership with The Westminster Collection, a family business which shares our commitment to supporting the entire Service community; whether it’s helping veterans to remain independent in their homes, supporting bereaved families, ensuring people have access to the benefits they deserve or offering employment advice.
“The Poppy Coin is not only a poignant reminder of those who have fought and sacrificed their lives, it also helps the Legion to carry out our vital welfare work, allowing today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families to live on to a more hopeful future.”
SAVE £10.00 on the new new VE Day Silver Medal
Following the success of last year’s coin, The Royal British Legion have teamed up once again with The Westminster Collection to issue an official VE Day silver medal to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
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