Set of The Queen’s 95th Birthday Gummed Stamps
This set of stamps contains the two stamps from The Queen’s 95th Birthday stamp issue.
Overview
In 2021, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 95th birthday. Monarch of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms, Her Majesty was born on 21 April 1926 at the home of her maternal grandparents in Mayfair, London. She acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952 and is now both the longest living and longest reigning monarch in British history.
In Australia, the Queen’s Birthday is marked with an annual public holiday on the second Monday in June, in most states and territories. In Queensland and Western Australia, however, the monarch’s birthday is celebrated later in the year. In 2021, Western Australia will mark the occasion on Monday 27 September, and Queensland on Monday 4 October. This issue coincides with these celebrations.
Technical specifications
| Issue date | 21 September 2021 |
| Issue withdrawal date | 31 March 2022 |
| Denomination | $1.10 x 1, $3.50 x 1 |
| Stamp design | Keith Downes, Australia Post Design Studio |
| Product design | Keith Downes, Australia Post Design Studio |
| Paper: gummed | Tullis Russell Red Phos. |
| Paper - self-adhesive | Securpost C-Print 100 |
| Printer | EGO |
| Printing process | Offset lithography |
| Stamp size $1.10 (mm) | 37.5 x 26 |
| Stamp size $3.50 (mm) | 30 x 50 |
| Minisheet size | 135 x 80 |
| Perforations | 13.86 x 14.6 ($1.10); 14 x 14.4 ($3.50) |
| Sheet layout | Module of 50 ($1.10) and 25 ($3.50) |
| FDI postmark | Elizabeth SA 5112 |
| FDI withdrawal date | 20 October 2021 |
Stamps in this issue
The Queen visits the Royal Philatelic Society
The photograph on the domestic stamp was taken in November 2019 during Her Majesty’s visit to the new headquarters of the Royal Philatelic Society in London, which was first established in 1869. George V was an enthusiastic philatelist and responsible for much of the renowned Royal Philatelic Collection, until recently housed at St James’ Palace, London. As Patron of the Royal Philatelic Society, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II continues her family’s interest in philately, graciously allowing a selection from The Royal Philatelic Collection to be displayed at the society's opening meeting each season. The stamp photograph is by Toga Akmen, via WPA Pool/Getty Images.
The Queen and her heirs
This year’s international post stamp features a 2020 portrait of the Queen with her heirs: Charles, Prince of Wales; Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; and Prince George of Cambridge. The stamp photograph is by Ranald Mackechnie (via Camera Press).
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The Queen’s 95th Birthday Stamp Pack
The Queen’s 95th Birthday stamp pack contains the two stamps and minisheet from the stamp issue presented in high quality folder.
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The Queen’s 95th Birthday Minisheet
The Queen’s 95th Birthday minisheet consists of the two stamps from the issue incorporated into a miniature stamp sheet.
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Set of The Queen’s 95th Birthday Maxicards
This maxicard set contains the two maxicards from The Queen’s 95th Birthday stamp issue.
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The Queen’s 95th Birthday Stamp and Medallion Cover
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The Queen’s 95th Birthday Postal Numismatic Cover
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Sheetlet of 5x $3.50 International Stamps
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Gutter Strip of 10x $1.10 The Queen Stamps
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Gutter Strip of 10x $3.50 The Queen and Her Heirs Stamps
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Chequebook of 100x $3.50 International Stamps
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Pictorial Envelope for The Queen’s 95th Birthday Stamp Issue
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First Day The Queen’s 95th Birthday Gummed Stamps Cover
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First Day The Queen’s 95th Birthday Minisheet Cover
This content was produced at the time of the stamp issue release date and will not be updated.
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