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Gibraltar Issued Stamp on Queen Elizabeth

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HM Queen Elizabeth II is at present the world’s oldest reigning monarch as well as Britain’s longestlived and longest-reigning head of state. To celebrate such an important achievement, Gibraltar is issuing its first ever £10 stamp featuring a photograph by Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) taken in 1955.The stamps are printed with 22ct Gold and for the first time in history include ‘Queen of Gibraltar’ on a stamp.

Date of Issue: 30 May 2015 Denominations: £10

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