(EMU) – St. Kitts, July 2nd, 2012 -- The issuance of a collection of commemorative stamps in observance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee has been granted approval by cabinet, following a very successful local celebration in honour of the grand occasion which culminated in June.
Member of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration Committee and holder of a special award by Her Majesty, Mr. Raphael Archibald submitted a request for such a collection via Minister responsible for Posts Hon. Glen Phillip.
The proposed designs of the stamps are as follows: A collage of flags of the Commonwealth of Nations with a global sphere at the centre; A Crown Haloed Diamond with depictions of the National Flag and Pre-Independence/Statehood Flag; A Crown with the numeral “60” etched in a square and the colours and stars of the National Flag.
Another stamp will include: An oval depiction of the National Flag at the centre surrounded by the Union Jack and Statehood Flag with the numeral “60” etched across the oval depiction of the National Flag and a crown superimposed on the oval depiction of the National Flag.
And finally, a stamp depicting a handshake inset, along with the numeral 60.
The observance of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee was to mark her 60th year on the throne.
Activities included a visit to the Federation by the Earl and Countess of Wessex; A Re-enactments of historical events in St. Kitts and Nevis, an ecumenical service as well as a month of volunteerism and Beating of the Retreat Military Parades among others.
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