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[[File:Explore-Admiral-Byrd.jpg|350px|thumb|2016 postage stamp featuring [[Richard E. Byrd]]]] | |||
The '''stamps of Westarctica''' are the collection of commemorative stamps that have been issued by the central government of [[Westarctica]]. These stamps feature images of prominent Westarcticans as well as symbols of the nation and the flora and fauna found in Western [[Antarctica]]. | The '''stamps of Westarctica''' are the collection of commemorative stamps that have been issued by the central government of [[Westarctica]]. These stamps feature images of prominent Westarcticans as well as symbols of the nation and the flora and fauna found in Western [[Antarctica]]. | ||
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Postage stamps were first created on 1 April 2005 and were released to the public by the central government on 20 April 2005 with the 80¢ Royal Wedding Stamp created to celebrate the wedding of [[Grand Duke Travis]] and the [[Marquise of Walgreen]] (the future Grand Duchess Cathryn). The denomination of 80¢ was selected because 80¢ was the cost of mailing a standard 8 1/2 x 11 envelope through the U.S. postal system. In this way, the commemorative Westarctican stamp could be placed beside the 80¢ U.S. stamp and both would be canceled together. | Postage stamps were first created on 1 April 2005 and were released to the public by the central government on 20 April 2005 with the 80¢ Royal Wedding Stamp created to celebrate the wedding of [[Grand Duke Travis]] and the [[Marquise of Walgreen]] (the future Grand Duchess Cathryn). The denomination of 80¢ was selected because 80¢ was the cost of mailing a standard 8 1/2 x 11 envelope through the U.S. postal system. In this way, the commemorative Westarctican stamp could be placed beside the 80¢ U.S. stamp and both would be canceled together. | ||
[[File:Ashton stamps.jpg|thumb|Peter I Island Stamp]] | [[File:Ashton stamps.jpg|thumb|Peter I Island Stamp]] | ||
The second stamp issued by Westarctica was the 37¢ Peter I Island Stamp featuring a picture of [[Prince Ashton Roman]], the Viceroy of [[Peter I Island]], and a map of the island itself. As this was the first stamp ever issued by any country on behalf of the island, the Grand Duke hoped it would help secure Westarctica's claim to the island. At the time the stamps were released, the standard cost of a first class letter in the U.S. was 37¢. | The second stamp issued by Westarctica was the 37¢ Peter I Island Stamp featuring a picture of [[Prince Ashton Roman]], the [[Viceroy]] of [[Peter I Island]], and a map of the island itself. As this was the first stamp ever issued by any country on behalf of the island, the Grand Duke hoped it would help secure Westarctica's claim to the island. At the time the stamps were released, the standard cost of a first class letter in the U.S. was 37¢. | ||
Westarctica's third set of stamps were the $1.60 Penguin Stamps issued as a series of four, each with an image of a different penguin on them. Two featured the [[Adélie penguin]] and two featured the [[emperor penguin]]. These proved massively popular with collectors and the entire inventory was sold out in a matter of weeks. The denomination was chosen because the standard cost of international shipping for an 8 1/2 x 11 envelope was $1.60 through the U.S. postal system. | Westarctica's third set of stamps were the $1.60 Penguin Stamps issued as a series of four, each with an image of a different penguin on them. Two featured the [[Adélie penguin]] and two featured the [[emperor penguin]]. These proved massively popular with collectors and the entire inventory was sold out in a matter of weeks. The denomination was chosen because the standard cost of international shipping for an 8 1/2 x 11 envelope was $1.60 through the U.S. postal system. | ||
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[[File:2016 Molossia Stamps.png|thumb|200px|2016 Molossia stamps]] | [[File:2016 Molossia Stamps.png|thumb|200px|2016 Molossia stamps]] | ||
For the first time in Westarctica's history, a dual Westarctican/Molossian stamp was issued to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Recognition with the [[Republic of Molossia]]. Although the treaty was actually signed in 2005, the anniversary was initially overlooked, so the stamp was released the following year. These stamps are either branded with the name and denomination of Westarctica (80¢) or with the Molossian Valora. | For the first time in Westarctica's history, a dual Westarctican/Molossian stamp was issued to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Recognition with the [[Republic of Molossia]]. Although the treaty was actually signed in 2005, the anniversary was initially overlooked, so the stamp was released the following year. These stamps are either branded with the name and denomination of Westarctica (80¢) or with the Molossian Valora. | ||
===2018 issues=== | ===2018 issues=== | ||
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* $3 Greater Arms of Westarctica | * $3 Greater Arms of Westarctica | ||
* 25¢ ECOSOC Anniversary | * 25¢ ECOSOC Anniversary | ||
* 50¢ Royal Family Stamps | * 50¢ [[Royal Family of Westarctica|Royal Family]] Stamps | ||
The second series of stamps issued in 2018 were: | |||
* $2 [[Crabeater seal]] | |||
* $1 [[Flag of Westarctica|Westarctica Flag]] | |||
* 10¢ [[Lichen]]s and Mosses | |||
===2019 issues=== | |||
[[File:2018 Citizens Selection.jpg|thumb|200px|Esther Viola's portrait from the 2018 Art Expo]] | |||
2019 marked the first time that Westarctica's stamps were printed in denominations of [[Ice mark]]s instead of the [[Westarctican dollar (paper currency)|Westarctican dollar]]. Two of the stamp designs were selected to celebrate the artists of Westarctica, in particular, the winning entry in the [[2018 Westarctica Art Expo]]. | |||
The series of stamps issued in 2019 were: | |||
* ❄2 [[Antarctic krill]] | |||
* ❄3 Portrait of the Grand Duke | |||
* ❄5 [[Sir Percival Waddlesworth]] | |||
===2020 issues=== | |||
The series of stamps issued in 2020 were: | |||
* ❄2 [[Emperor penguin]] | |||
* ❄3 Portrait of the Grand Duke | |||
* ❄5 [[Coat of Arms of Westarctica]] | |||
==Unofficial issues== | |||
In late 2005, stamps for the [[Balleny Islands]] were privately printed by Inzander Berenku, from the Sultanate of Occussi-Ambeno. These stamps are considered authorized, but unofficial. | |||
==Printing== | ==Printing== | ||