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Post Office launch RNLI stamps

Thu, 21 Dec 2023

RNLI Volunteers at Ramsey Lifeboat Shop (L-R) Andy Collins, Manager of Ramsey Lifeboat Shop, Breesha Cowin, Trainee Crew at Douglas Lifeboat, Emma Lu Cornu, Chair of Peel Lifeboat Fundraising Crew, Tractor Driver and Head Launcher, Claire Hamer, Water Safety Officer and Peel Shore Crew, Rachel Carine, Crew Member at Ramsey Lifeboat and Lifeboat Shop Volunteer, Angie Collins, Ramsey Lifeboat Shop Volunteer, Charles McHardy, Ramsey Lifeboat Shop Volunteer.
RNLI Volunteers at Ramsey Lifeboat Shop (L-R) Andy Collins, Manager of Ramsey Lifeboat Shop, Breesha Cowin, Trainee Crew at Douglas Lifeboat, Emma Lu Cornu, Chair of Peel Lifeboat Fundraising Crew, Tractor Driver and Head Launcher, Claire Hamer, Water Safety Officer and Peel Shore Crew, Rachel Carine, Crew Member at Ramsey Lifeboat and Lifeboat Shop Volunteer, Angie Collins, Ramsey Lifeboat Shop Volunteer, Charles McHardy, Ramsey Lifeboat Shop Volunteer.

In honour of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's (RNLI) 200-year anniversary, Isle of Man Post Office (IOMPO) has launched of an exclusive stamp collection.

The collection will be issued on the anniversary of the birth of RNLI founder Sir William Hillary, January 4, the RNLI 200 stamp collection commemorates the historic founding of the organisation in 1824 on the Isle of Man.

Each stamp within this series encapsulates the spirit and legacy of the RNLI, showcasing iconic Manx lifeboat stations, their vessels and one stamp honours the founder himself.

Available in the collection is a stamp and sheet set, limited edition presentation pack and first day cover, prestige booklet and booklet pane, postal booklet and coin pack.

Also included in the collection is a limited edition stamp and coin pack which features a stamp of Sir William Hillary and Douglas Lifeboat Station alongside a 2017 £2 coin featuring the Tower of Refuge. All items are available to view or pre-order now.

IOMPO are also able to produce bespoke commemorative items for any lifeboat station or organisation associated with the RNLI.


 

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