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Stamps for Queen's anniversary

The Bermuda Post Office has unveiled a series of commemorative stamps celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.A spokesman for the Bermuda Philatelic Bureau said: “The new set of commemorative stamps consist of five stamps, in sheetlets of eight stamps, each showing items and packaging released during the reigns of Victoria, Edward VII, George V, George VI and Elizabeth II.”The stamps are based on images supplied by Robert Opie — a known worldwide collector of Advertising Memorabilia and the curator of Opie’s museum of Memories.In addition, the series includes a souvenir sheet containing a single $2.50 stamp bearing an official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.The stamps are available in values of $0.10, $0.35, $0.70, $0.85, and $1.10. Official First-day covers with liner cost $5.50, while Official First Day covers souvenir sheet with liner cost $4.00 and Souvenir sheets are available for $2.50.Orders can be prepaid for collection or mailing on the day of issue at the General Post Office or any sub-Post Office.