Buckle up mammals, we’re off to see the 2026 Jersey stamps! How in hell do I find so much to write about them each year. It’s a tiny island. I start with an innocent “just a few links, maybe a few cool facts”. Before I hit the end of March I have over 900 words written. Can you imagine the written chaos I could create if I ever manage to visit the island? I wonder how many post offices I could visit ….
So why does this small island’s stamps bring such pleasure? It’s one of those “you like what you like” but can’t really explain it. Maybe it’s the focus on local artists. I gravitate towards countries that support local talent and stress their countries history and culture. Jersey Post is among the top post offices in this category. The support they offer to local artists and photographers is almost unparalleled. Combine that with a laser focus on themes that are relevant to the Island, rather than chasing what is currently hot any given week. Each time I look at new releases I dive into newspapers, literature, history and daily life while I prepare the entry. Its a virtual trip to Jersey.
This year, I’ve managed to include more links to previous releases. It creates a fascinating survey of artistic and design styles through the decades. It provides a nice touchstone to the past.
So grab a pot of tea, settle into your favourite chair and enjoy this tour of Jersey
Cheers
Catpaw
January
SEPAC: Iconic landmarks from the Air
8 stamps, souvenir sheet, 2 FDCs, cancel, 8 postcards, 8 sheets of 10
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Jersey Post has previously featured the island’s landscape by air in their Jersey from the Air series in 2021 and 2023. This time out, they found new iconic vistas and historical spots to explore.
Photographs were done by drone:
- Les Landes MP-3 – Kriegsmarine Peilstand und Messtellung 3, Naval observation tower MP 3 observation post built by the German army during WW2.
- Archirondel’s Tower – another defensive fortification built between 1792 and 94
Previous appearance: 1970-1975: Views of Jersey definitive series – Martello Tower, Archirondel. Designer: Victor Whiteley
Archirondel Tower in St Martin from 2023 Jersey from the Air. Drone photographer Marc Le Cornu of Bam Perspectives was responsible for this series as well.
- Fort Regent – Jersey’s location made it the perfect outlook for whatever forces controlled the island. Fort Regent is another defensive building that dates to the Napoleonic wars. In 1967, Jersey’s government opted to convert the area into a leisure centre. Fort Regent appeared on a stamp in 1987 as part of Jersey’s EUROPA set
Europa (C.E.P.T.) 1987 – Modern Architecture – Fort Regent Leisure Centre, St. Helier. Designer: Alan R. Copp
- Elizabeth Castle – this 400 year old fort dates to Sir Walter Raleigh’s time as governor of Jersey. Sections date back even further to around 550 CE and thought to be the home of St. Helier.
Elizabeth Castle is a popular topic for Jersey. Not all stamps are listed here, but the ones I consider major representations of the Castle.
Previous stamps: 2023 Elizabeth Castle Historical Monument, Centenary.
Christmas 2016 – Father Christmas in Jersey by A. Farley
Views of Jersey issued during the German Occupation In WWII, 1943. Designer Edmund Blampied coded a resistance message into the stamp. Note the inverted V for victory encasing the 2d denomination.
- Mont Orgueil – a medieval castle built in the early 13th century. Another popular topic.
Previous stamps include Mont Orgueil from the Sir Walter Raleigh, Governor of Jersey 1600-1603 series in 2019. Designers: True North
Mont Orgueil Castle (Painting by Thomas Phillips) issued for the Europa (C.E.P.T.) 1978 – Architecture set. Designer: T.H.O.S. Phillips
- La Rocque Harbour – a small fishing harbour with a sandy beech sheltered by a breakwall. The Harbour has had two appearances, one on a nifty postage due from 1982 from the Harbours of Jersey series. Designer: Gordon Drummond
La Rocque Harbour from the Jersey Scenery (2nd series). Designer: Andrew Robinson. This one has a nice view of the beach.
- Le Don Hilton – a National Trust protected 18th c guard house and powder magazine
Le Don appeared on a fascinating paper art stamp from Christmas 2020 Views of Jersey series. So Design did a fabulous job on this entire set.
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- Fort Leicester – the last coastal fort in this set was built in the 19th century fort with origins dating to the 16th century.
Photographers: Bam Perspective and Quad Photography
Bam is one of the grand daddies of drone photography. Drone pilot, Marc Le Cornu, began his drone career with the Emergency Services Aerial Reconnaissance Team in 2015, after a long career with Jersey Fire & Rescue Service.
Since then, he has applied his skills to take incredible aerial photographs. Bam has won numerous awards for their work (Siena International Photography Awards, Aerial Photography Awards, New York Photography Awards, European Photography Awards, Photobox Instagram Photography Awards).
Jersey native James Bedding is Quad Photography. His journey to one of the best drone pilots in the business began after an accident that left him a quadriplegic at the age of 15. Drone technology opened up a world of adventure, allowing him to control cameras with a stylus and and mobile apps.
This accident changed everything for me but it didn’t dent my creative spirit. It wasn’t an easy journey, but several years later, I got my first drone, an EHANG Ghost drone. This could be controlled from a mobile app so I could make it work for me using my phone mounted on my wheelchair. I then got the DJI drone. Since operating this drone required manual control I came up with the idea of using a stylus pen to control the drone. My friend, Tim Evans, helped me to fine-tune the controls further with the help of his 3D printer.
Quad Photography – about me
Release date: January 6, 2026
Lunar New Year – Year of the Fire Horse
1 stamp, souvenir sheet, sheet of 10, postcard, 2 presentation packs
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This is Jersey Post’s 10th Lunar Stamp.in the current cycle that began in 2016. China Post’s standout artist and designer Wang Huming is the creative talent for the entire series. He tapped into traditional Chinese paper cutting techniques from the Qing Dynasty for this stamp.
Present throughout China and in various ethnic groups, paper-cut is a popular art integral to everyday lives. A predominantly female pursuit, it is transmitted from mother to daughter over a long period of time, beginning in childhood, and is particularly common in rural areas. It earns the most skilful artists respect and admiration. Many techniques are used: the paper can be cut or engraved with a chisel, coloured or left blank. Increasingly, modern technologies are used. Motifs, which vary greatly and are often devised by the artist, depend on the region of origin (for example, in southern China fine and delicate motifs predominate) and the purpose of the product, which might be used for interior decor (windows, beds and ceilings), festivities (weddings, birthdays and ceremonies), or prayers (invoking the rain, warding off the devil, and so on). As a key part of Chinese social life in all ethnic groups, paper-cut expresses the moral principles, philosophies and aesthetic ideals of its exponents. It continues to provide an outlet for emotion and is experiencing an unprecedented revival.
UNESCO: Chinese paper-cut
Designer: Wang Huming
Huming is Chief Art Consultant with China Post.
“I’m a curious and inquisitive person, who always finds the world so interesting. I love to work on the themes of traditional culture, modern technology and animals that are full of spirituality”.
Jersey Post posted an excellent interview with Wang for his previous 2024 Lunar stamp.
Release date: January 23, 2026
Parish Symbols – Post and Goes
1st in new series
6 post & go stamps, 1 FDC, cancel, presentation pack
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Jersey’s parish crests date back to 1921, when a visit from King George V and Queen Mary sparked various large celebratory plans across the island. Part of these celebrations included creating parish symbols, originally illustrated by Alfred G. Wright who drew inspiration from the concepts of Major N.V.L Rybot, of La Société Jersiaise.
Jersey Post
- Arms of St. Brelade and Fish
- Arms of St. John and Cross
- Arms of St. Lawrence and Iron Grate
- Arms of St. Mary and Fleur de Lis
- Arms of St. Ouen and Cross
- Arms of St. Peter and Keys
Designer: Jackie Scott
Release date: January 29, 2026
February
Jersey’s Pollinators
6 stamps, souvenir sheet, 2 FDCs, cancel, 2 presentation packs, 6 sheets of 10
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Jersey is home to an astounding 149 bee species. These stunning photos were obtained using a microscope lens attached to a high res digital camera. This allowed photographer Glen Perotte to capture incredible detail. For this series honey bees were the primary topic.
Photographer: Glen Perotte
Jersey Post posted an interview with Perotte on their website.
Working on this project was a wonderful experience of discovery, and I found the entire process incredibly interesting. Shaun Gell of Jersey Honey passion was truly inspiring; during my visits to his hive site, he taught me so much about the life of bees.
If I was to signal out one interesting fact I learned: it would have to be how bees see. They can perceive light in the ultraviolet spectrum, which is invisible to humans. This ability allows them to easily spot and navigate toward the nectar and pollen in flowers.
Perotte Interview
Jersey Post has a soft spot for bees. They’ve created some lovely, gentle portraits of Jersey’s bees. A few of the stamps:
100 Years of the Jersey Beekeepers Association – European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera). Designer: Interabang
Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) from Insects (2nd series) issued 2008. Designer: William Oliver
Release date: February 23, 2026
March
Celebrate History Passenger Vessels
8 stamps, souvenir sheet, 2 FDCs, cancel, prestige and presentation packs, 8 sheets of 10
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This set explores passenger vessels sailed to and from Jersey.
Ships:
Normandy, 1863 – this paddle steamer was built in 1863 by the Steam Packet Company. It sailed a regular route between Southampton, Guernsey and Jersey. It also carried mail. The Normandy sunk on the evening of March 16th, 1870. Read more about it here: https://www.jerseyheritage.org/research-and-collections/object-in-focus/ps-normandy-porthole/
Isle of Jersey 1930 – steam turbine ship built by William Denny & Bros, Dumbarton and launched in 1930. Southern Railway Company ran the ship as a Channel Island ferry service. Was converted to a hospital ship around the Scapa Flow during WW2. Later used as a troop transport during D-Day. After the war the Jersey was bought as a pilgrimage ship in the Middle East and finally scrapped in 1963.
Roll of Honour
Appeared on a EUROPA stamp for Jersey’s Europa (C.E.P.T.) 2020 – Ancient Postal Routes. Designer: Martin Mörck
T.S.S Ibex 1891 – steam ship built for by Laird Bros for Great Western Railway Company for the Weymouth to Channel Islands ferry route. Launched in 1891. Beached in April 16, 1897, and struck a reef just off Guernsey and sank on January 5, 1900. Salvaged and returned to service on both instances and the ships’ masters were found at fault both times. When WW1 broke out the ship continued ferry service, but was armed with a 16 pounder mounted on the stern. In the last year of the war the crew sunk a U-Boat. Scrapped in 1925. T.S.S. Ibex
Featured on a 2011 stamp for the Shipwrecks series. Designer: Anthony Theobald
T.S.S. Brittany 1933 – build for Southern Railway by by William Denny & Brothers at Dumbarton. Operated along the Jersey and Guernsey and french ports Saint-Malo, Granville and Cherbour ferry route. Converted to a troop ship during WW2.
At the beginning of the war, Brittany participated in evacuations, and then was operated by the British army on the African and Indian coasts. At the end of the war, she resumed his service in Saint-Malo, assisted by a new vessel, S.S. Falaise. She left the service and the British Railways in 1962. Brittany
After the war, the Brittany returned to ferry service in the Baltic, under the name Ålandsfärjan. Later bought by Viking Lines she was withdrawn from service after running aground near Stockhom in 1972.
Dukw 1972 – nicknamed the Aquaduck. An amphibious ferry that could run right up onto a beach. Worked the St Helier to Elizabeth Castle route.
Earl of Granville 1973 – Started out as a Viking Lines ship. Renamed Earl of Granville and chartered by Sealink British Ferries (1984-1990) for 10 years.
SS Condor I 1964 – hydrofoil ship that operated a ferry route for 60 years. Built in Sicily.
S.S. Falaise 1947 – steamship built by William Denny & Brothers yards at Dumbarton for Soutern Railways. Sailed the Saint-Malo and Southampton ferry route. Used by the Navy along side the Brittany. Returned to ferry work after the war until August 1974 when she was dismantled.
Designer / artist: The fabulous Martin Mörck
Release date: March 23, 2026
Art in the Arches
8 stamps, souvenir sheet, 2 FDCs, cancel 3 packs, 8 sheets of 10
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JERSEY Stamps’ latest issue showcases the results of ArtHouse Jersey’s 2024 and 2025 ‘Art in the Arches’ project, which saw colourful murals painted on 14 arches at the Elizabeth Marina with the themes ‘water, water everywhere’ and ‘out of the blue’.
Of the murals produced, eight were selected to be immortalised in the latest stamp issue from Jersey Post.
Jersey Post
Artists:
- Zara Le Cornu – No Planet B
- Hautlieu School – Fruits of the Sea (Fisherman)
- Ocean Culture Life & CAMHS community group – Tide Together
- Lucy Oats – Save Me and I’ll Save You
- Jersey College for Girls – One Woman for Every Woman
- Rouge Bouillon Primary School – A Message to My Future Self
- Aimee Cast – What’s Beyond
- Layla Arthur – Sun Shines
Release date: April 2, 2026
May
EUROPA: 70 Years of EUROPA
2 stamps, souvenir sheet, 2 FDCs, cancel, 2 packs
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The first stamp design is being used by all participating countries. It was created by Finnish artist Klaus Welp. Jersey Post used the dot technique to create their own companion stamp.
Designers: Klaus Welp and Jersey Post
Release date: May 8, 2026
Jersey’s International Connections
6 stamps, souvenir sheet, 2 FDCs, cancel, 2 packs, 6 sheets of 10
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- The Cod Industry
- Jersey Jumpers
- Jersey Cows
- Prisoners of War
- Hollywood Stars
- New Jersey
More details coming
Artist: Daniel Allison
Release date: May 21, 2026
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