XANTHE'S
STAMP MAGAZINE

The Isle of Man will be issuing their new Europa stamps on Wednesday. This is the second set of Europa stamps I have reviewed - Guernsey also issued a nice set in April on the theme "united in the love of stamps". The £2.63 stamp is the Europa design for 2026. Isle of Man Stamps and Coins tells is that "the featured designs highlight notable Manx subjects from previous EUROPA themes, showcasing the Isle of Man’s cultural heritage, architectural landmarks and natural beauty w

Guernsey's latest issue is EUROPA, with the theme "united in the love of stamps". There are six stamps in this issue, all of them very different from each other. Guernsey Stamps' website tells us more about the EUROPA stamp programme, which is 70 years old this year. "EUROPA is a long standing tradition that Guernsey Post has taken part in for 50 years. Issued annually, Guernsey’s EUROPA stamps interpret shared themes through subjects connected to the Bailiwick’s heritage,