First King Charles stamps go on sale in UK | Life

Britain's Royal Mail began selling the first postage stamps featuring the image of King Charles III on Tuesday following his ascension to the throne in September 2022. | News24Arts

The monarch's portrait, unveiled in February and approved by Charles himself, will now appear on all Royal Mail stamps alongside the stamp's value and barcode ahead of his coronation next month.

The so-called"definitive stamp" - intended for everyday use - is adapted from the official effigy on new UK coins. Retailers will continue selling existing stamps featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II and will be supplied with the new version when stocks run out.A picture released by the Royal Mint, received in London on 29 September 2022 shows the new King's portrait created by British sculptor Martin Jennings on a special £5 Crown, unveiled as the first official coin effigy of King Charles III.

The release also comes a day after stamp prices were increased by the postal service so that it could remain"sustainable", according to a Royal Mail statement, and further plans, a new portrait and the invitation for Charles' coronation were

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