What specials treats await collectors of Gibraltar 2021 stamps? Gibraltar’s main designer, Stephen Perera, offers up a crypto stamp, 3 Royal family sets and Lunar New Year stamps that are nothing short of spectacular. Turns out, there’s a lot to enjoy in Gibraltar.
Gibraltar 2021 stamps – Crypto stamps
One of the most intriguing stamps for 2021 is the cryptocurrency stamps. If you are a collector of crypto, track down both the 2021 and the 2018. I’m new to cryptocurrency stamps and think they may be an exciting new branch of philately. I’ve begun working on an article for all 2021 worldwide releases which will explore different aspects of what to look for with cryptostamps. When it’s running, I’ll pop the link here.
The 2021 design appeals to the computer person in me. Love the clean style.
Gibraltar’s first crypto stamp featured the iconic rock and incorporated traditional stamp elements. Of the pair, 2021 is visually stronger.
Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau’s special packs
You have to love a post office that offers up items like “Mystery Envelope of FDC & Packs (50)”. In 2019, Gibraltar Post sold a massive pack of 50 different Gibraltar First Day Covers and Presentation packs. A great way to grab past issues for a song. What was in the pack? You didn’t know until it arrived. 2020 saw a “Black Friday” special that offered large discounts on a number of FDCs, notes & presentation packs. Gibraltar doesn’t always have such specials, but they are fun.
The Philatelic Bureau also makes thematic collecting easy. Head over to Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau (gibraltar-stamps.com), scroll down to bottom of the right hand navigation bar to Gibraltar Stamps by Thematics. Have fun.
Post & Go
Gibraltar’s Post & Go stamps are always fun. This year’s theme was the Lunar New Year. But the best of Gibraltar’s post & go stamps was the 2019 Moon Landing set. They look awesome on a cover! Perera did a fine job on them.
Cancels & a few mumbled remarks
Collectors should enjoy hunting for this year’s cancels. I’m a bit unhappy with the quality I have on this side of the keyboard so decided not to post them. You can see them by clicking on the FDCs and blowing them up. Not the best option, but it’ll have to do for now.
Finally, I’m debating whether to include Gibraltar’s coins. Strictly speaking, I’m a philately type of human, but Gibraltar issues numismatic covers, which I included on this page. I’m wondering if special coin issues should be included as well. Drop a note below if you’d like to see Gibraltar’s 2021 coins included.
Gibraltar 2021 stamps for January
Lunar New Year – Year of the Ox
FDC
Souvenir sheet
presentation pack
2 stamps, sheet of 10, FDC, cancel, presentation pack
Designer: Stephen Perera
Illustration / Photography: © Bajena and Siewhoong at istockphoto.com
See all of 2021’s Year of the Ox stamps 2021 Year of the Ox stamps worldwide
Release date: Jan 30, 2021
Europa 2021 Endangered National Animals
souvenir sheet
Presentation pack with stamps and mini sheet
FDCs
mini sheets
2 stamps, souvenir sheet, 2 sheets of 6, 2 FDCs, cancel, presentation pack
Barbary macaque : the species | BMAC
Designer: Stephen Perera
See all of 2021’s EUROPA stamps Europa 2021 Endangered Wildlife stamps
Release date: Feb. 5, 2021
presentation pack
FDC
imperforate proofs
6 stamps, presentation pack, limited edition imperforate proofs (95 issued), FDC, cancel
Designer: Creative Creation (worldwide) Ltd
Release date: Feb. 9, 2021
6 stamps, FDC, cancel
Designer: Stephen Perera
Release date: Feb. 12, 2021
Gibraltar 2021 stamps April
10th Wedding Anniversary
souvenir sheet & presentation pack
FDCs
4 stamps, souvenir sheet, presentation pack, 3 FDCs, cancel
Designer: Stephen Perera
Illustration / Photography: Getty Images
Release date: April 29, 2021
FDC
presentation pack
1 stamp, FDC, cancel, presentation pack
50,000 crypto stamps issued
The presentation pack will include featured articles on various topics, covering the birth and rise of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, the evolution of blockchain technology, Gibraltar’s Blockchain/DLT hub and the story of how ‘Bitcoin Pizza Day’ came to be celebrated on 22nd May each year by the estimated 100 million members of the global Bitcoin community. Cryptocurrency Stamp | Stamps | 2021 | Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau (gibraltar-stamps.com)
Designer: Stephen Perera
Release date: May 17, 2021
June
Prince Philip 1921-2021
pack stamps & souvenir sheet
souvenir sheet
FDCs
4 stamps, souvenir sheet, packs, 2 FDCs, cancel
Designer: Stephen Perera
Illustration / Photography: Getty Images
Release date: June 6, 2021
September
Definitives 2021
presentation pack
FDC
2 stamps, presentation pack, FDC, cancel
Designer: Stephen Perera
Release date: Sept. 8, 20021
SEPAC – historical maps on stamps
presentation pack
FDC
5 stamps, presentation pack, FDC, cancel
Better images coming
- 60p stamp – mid 19th c map by cartographer William Hughes (1818-1876)
- 90p stamp – French map from the 14th siege The Great Siege of Gibraltar (24 June 1779 – 7 February 1783)
- £1 stamp – 1823 by R.H. Laurie, Map & Chart feller titled ‘A plan of the town and fortifications of Gibraltar’
- £1.15 stamp – 1726 New plan of the Garrison of Gibraltar with its fortifications
- £4 – French map of Gibraltar from the 13th Siege. “This map is particularly fascinating as it depicts firing lines from the Spanish batteries and the British defences. The top left section depicts two ships attacking Spanish lines noting ‘English ships detach from Vice Admiral Wager’s squadron, firing on the Spaniards during their attacks’. Wager was with the fleet under Sir George Rooke that captured Gibraltar in 1704” PRE-ORDER Historic Maps Set | Stamps | 2021 | Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau (gibraltar-stamps.com)
Gibraltar National Archives has a nice selection of old maps online called Mapping our Past Early Cartography (nationalarchives.gi) It’s a good starting point to learn more about maps of Gibraltar. The Archives also has an interesting, brief article titled The Art of Cartography Mapping Our Past Exhibition (nationalarchives.gi).
Designer: Stephen Perera using maps from the Gibraltar National Archives
Release date: Sept. 9, 2021
Post & Go – Europa 2021
1 post and go on sheet of 6, FDC, cancel
Designer: Stephen Perera
Release date: Sept. 14, 2021
November
Christmas 2021
souvenir sheet
fdcs
pack, souvenir sheet pack
6 stamps, 2 FDCs, cancel, stamp pack, souvenir sheet
Designer: Stephen Perera
Illustrations: ingimage.com
Release date: November 2, 2021
City Council Centenary 1921-2021
pack set & FDC
1 stamp, FDC, cancel, pack set
Designer: Stephen Perera
Illustration / Photography: Leslie Gaduzo Painting
Release date: November 11, 2021
Year Pack 2021
End of year pack of all 2021 releases. Includes info sheets in 6 languages English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Chinese.
Release date: November 16, 2021
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