News from the Post office, including new stamp issues, withdrawals and news sheets.

Stamp issue: 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Winston Churchill

Issue date: 11th December 2024

150th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Winston Churchill, 45p 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Winston Churchill, 55p 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Winston Churchill, £1.15 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Winston Churchill, £2.50
Mint Stamps (45p, 55p, £1.15, £2.50) and First Day Cover

Stamps commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill.

Designs: 45p - Boer War, 1899; 55p - Prime Minister & cabinet, 1940; £1.15 - Battle of Britain;
£2.50 - VE Day Broadcast; FDC - V-sign

Last Withdrawal of 2021 Commemorative Stamp Issues

In line with the Tristan da Cunha Post Office's policy of destroying unsold stocks of stamps about three years after first issue, all commemorative 2021 issues will be withdrawn from stock for destruction this year.

The following final three 2021 issues will be withdrawn in November 2024:

The last day for ordering will be the 22nd November 2024.

Withdrawn Tristan da Cunha stamps being destroyed.

Right: Unsold stamps being destroyed during an earlier
withdrawal exercise.

The stamp sets to be withdrawn in
November 2024

HRH Prince Philip, 45p HRH Prince Philip, 80p 60th Anniversary of Tristan's 1961 Volcano, Part 1, 45p 60th Anniversary of Tristan's 1961 Volcano, Part 1, 60p Blue Belt Programme, 45p, Tristan Lobster Blue Belt Programme, 80p, FPS Wave Dancer
HRH Prince Philip, £1.05 HRH Prince Philip, £2.30 60th Anniversary of Tristan's 1961 Volcano, Part 1, £1.10 60th Anniversary of Tristan's 1961 Volcano, Part 1, £1.80 Blue Belt Programme, £1.00, Blue Shark Blue Belt Programme, £2.10, Coral Species
HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021 60th Anniversary of Tristan's 1961 Volcano, Part 1 The Blue Belt Programme

Stamp issue: Tristan da Cunha's Farm Animals

Issue date: 28th October 2024

Flags, 55p - Hens Flags, 70p - Cows Flags, £1.00 - Sheep Flags, £2.00 - Ducks
Mint Stamps (55p, 70p, £1.00, £2.00) and First Day Cover

Stamps featuring Tristan's farm animals, a vital part of island life.

Designs: 55p - Hens, 70p - Cows, £1.00 - Sheep, £2.50 - Ducks, FDC - Bull

Stamp issue: Flags of Tristan da Cunha

Stamps featuring various flags flown on the island over the centuries.
7-Oct-2024
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Post Office

The Post Office offers a full philatelic service for collectors, with regular issues of interesting and attractive stamps.
29-Jul-2024
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Page Updated: Tristan da Cunha Post Office Picture Postcards

Postcards of the Tristan da Cunha archipelago in the middle of the South Atlantic, available from the Post Office.
1-Jul-2024
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Stamp issue: 200th Anniversary of RNLI, Parts 1 & 2

Stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of the RNLI.
25-Jun-2024
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Withdrawal of 2021 Commemorative Stamp Issues

The first three sets of stamps issued in 2021 are to be withdrawn at the end of June 2024.
4-Jun-2024
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Stamp issue: Garden Flowers

Stamps featuring garden flowers that are popular on Tristan.
10-Apr-2024
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