The last three sets of commemorative stamps issued in 2016 are to be withdrawn on 1st November 2019.

Last Withdrawal of 2016 Commemorative Stamp Issues

In line with the Tristan da Cunha Post Office's policy of destroying unsold stocks of stamps about 3 years after first issue, all 2016 issues will be withdrawn from stock for destruction this year.

The first three 2016 issues were withdrawn in June 2019. The following remaining 2016 commemorative issues will be withdrawn on Monday 4th November 2019:

The Post Office will stop taking orders for these issues after the 3rd November 2019.

 Withdrawn Tristan da Cunha stamps being destroyed.

Right: Unsold stamps being destroyed during an earlier withdrawal exercise.

Below: The stamp sets to be withdrawn in November 2019.
Biodiversity Part I, 25p stamp Biodiversity Part I, 35p stamp Left: Biodiversity Part 1 Biodiversity Part II, 25p stamp Biodiversity Part II, 35p stamp
Biodiversity Part I, 45p stamp Biodiversity Part I, 60p stamp Right: Biodiversity Part 2 Biodiversity Part II, 45p stamp Biodiversity Part II, 60p stamp
Biodiversity Part I, 70p stamp Biodiversity Part I, £2 stamp Below: Peter Green and
the Wreck of the Emily		 Biodiversity Part II, 70p stamp Biodiversity Part II, £2 stamp
  Peter Green and the Wreck of the Emily, £0.35 - Katwijk ann Zee Peter Green and the Wreck of the Emily, £0.50 - The wreck of the Emily Peter Green and the Wreck of the Emily, £1.00 - Peter Green's House Peter Green and the Wreck of the Emily, £1.60 - Head Man, 1857-1902