Hard to believe it’s time for a new Jersey stamp program. Yet, here we are. Jersey issues one of my favourite programs primarily because the stamps are perfect island ambassadors  Jersey Post sources so many local artists and photographers to highlight the Island’s culture and history, it’s hard to think of a better put together program. Once again, I’d like to thank the people at Jersey Post for their help with background information and such wonderful stamps to add to my collection. The Canadian postal strike put a cramp in my Jersey stamp collection so I didn’t manage to get the last few editions, but by and large, my album looks good.

There is no better way to start a new year, than with a retrospective of 2024. For details on the above stamps,  head over to the 2024 season. The link will open a new tab.

What was the best of the year? Hard choice when you are faced with engraved stamps by master engraver Martin Mörck, history of Jersey’s key industries, food and heavy machinery, Debussy, wildlife – damn, it really was a fun year. What was the best set? 

I guess it depends on how you judge “best”. One of the most intriguing, and thought provoking was the Jersey Women of Achievement set.

The artwork was provided by transplanted Canadian Kiera Melville, who now makes her home on Jersey. This set led me on an exiting history chase through archives and websites to fill in details.  Nothing is more satisfying than a couple days skipping through archives. The sheer joy of researching this series ranked it top of the list. 

The second winning set, Construction Vehicles of Jersey by Martin Mörck was one of three sets he created for Jersey in 2024. So why Construction Vehicles, when I had Debussy, dragons and dairy to choose from? Well, Mörck, for starters, and construction vehicles! Hydraulics and dump trucks! I lurk around construction sites taking photos of heavy machinery. It ranks up there with food and aviation. Ok, a little below aviation, but definitely top 3 loves. Why? Not a clue. I just love watching hydraulics at work. Combine that with Martin’s fine details, and you have industrial art. 

As expected the new season kicks off with Jersey’s yearly Lunar New Year stamp. China Post’s Chief Art Consultant Wang Huming returned to create his 10th Lunar New Year for Jersey. There is better way to start a year. 

January

Lunar New Year – Year of the Snake

1 stamp, 1 stamp on souvenir sheet, 2 FDCs, cancel, 2 maxi cards, sheets of  20, 2 presentation packs
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The artwork for the stamp, includes a golden snake representing good fortune and wisdom. Additionally, within the body of the snake, Wang Huming has illustrated four types of flowers have been depicted, including peach blossom, lotus, chrysanthemum and wintersweet, all of which signify spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Jersey Post Media Release: January 2, 2025

Designer: Wang Huming
Huming has created all of Jersey’s current Lunar cycle, starting with his 2016 Year of the Monkey stamps. He has designed a number of stamps for Jersey, including Links with China – Woodland Wildlife (2019 and 2018). 

Release date: January 2, 2025