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A set of three new definitive stamps representing the new international postage rates for letters, introduced by Royal Mail from 7 April 2026, and printed in a different colour for each postage rate.
Each features the King’s effigy alongside a 2D barcode.
A set of three new definitive stamps representing the new international postage rates for letters, introduced by Royal Mail from 7 April 2026.
The stamps are printed in a different colour for each postage rate.
The £3.60 stamp is Purple Heather, the £3.80 stamp Aqua Green and the £4.60 stamp is Sapphire Blue.
The King’s effigy appears alongside a 2D barcode printed in matching colour alongside the main body of the stamp, separated by a simulated perforation line.
Stamp Specifications
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Stamp format |
Definitive barcoded |
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Stamp size |
39mm x 30mm |
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Design |
Royal Mail Group Ltd |
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Stamps per Sheet |
25 |
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Printer |
Cartor Security Printers |
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Print process |
Gravure |
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Perforations |
15 x 14.5 |
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Phosphor |
Bars as appropriate |
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Gum |
Self-adhesive |