News from the Post office, including new stamp issues, withdrawals and news sheets.

Last Withdrawal of 2023 Commemorative Stamp Issues

In line with the Tristan da Cunha Post Office's policy of destroying unsold stocks of stamps about three years after first issue, all commemorative 2023 issues will be withdrawn from stock for destruction this year.

Withdrawn Tristan da Cunha stamps and covers destroyed.
Coronation of King Charles III: Souvenir sheetlet

Upper right: Unsold stamps & covers destroyed previously.

Lower right: Coronation of King Charles II souvenir sheet.

The following final three 2023 issues will be withdrawn in November 2026:

The last day for ordering will be the 15th November 2026.

The stamp sets to be withdrawn in November 2026

60th Anniversary of Tristan's 1961 Volcano, Part 3, 45p 60th Anniversary of Tristan's 1961 Volcano, Part 3, 60p Penguins, 45p Penguins, 55p The Coronation of King Charles III, 45p The Coronation of King Charles III, 70p
60th Anniversary of Tristan's 1961 Volcano, Part 3, £1.10 60th Anniversary of Tristan's 1961 Volcano, Part 3, £1.80 Penguins, £1.80 Penguins, £2 The Coronation of King Charles III, £1.30 The Coronation of King Charles III, £2.50
60th Anniversary of Tristan's
1961 Volcano, Part 3
Penguins The Coronation of King Charles III

Stamp issue: Dogs Part 2

Issue date: 2nd November 2026

Dogs Part 2, 65p - Miniature Chihuahua Dogs Part 2, £1.00 - Maltese Terrier Dogs Part 2, £1.10 - Long Haired Miniature Dachshund Dogs Part 2, £2.50 - Border Collie Blue Merle
Mint Stamps (65p, £1.00, £1.10, £2.50) and First Day Cover

Stamps featuring dog breeds found on Tristan.

Designs: 65p - Miniature Chihuahua; £1.00 - Maltese Terrier; £1.10 - Long Haired Miniature Dachshund;
£2.50 - Border Collie Blue Merle, FDC - Long Haired Dapple Miniature Dachshund

Stamp issue: 10th Anniversary of the Blue Belt Programme

Issue date: 9th September 2026

Blue Belt Programme, 75p, Tristan Lobster Blue Belt Programme, £1.00, FPS Wave Dancer Blue Belt Programme, £1.50, Blue Shark Blue Belt Programme, £2.00, Coral Species
Mint Stamps (75p, £1.00, £1.50, £2.00) and First Day Cover,
Souvenir Sheet (75p, £1.00, £1.50, £2.00 stamps) and Souvenir Sheet FDC

Stamps commemorating the 10th anniversary of the UK's Blue Belt Programme, of which Tristan is part.

Designs: 75p - Climate: Installing Underwater Temperature Loggers; £1.00 - Nature: Northern Rockhopper Penguin; £1.50 - Nature: Sevengill Shark on BRUV; £2.00 - People: Rock Lobster Tagging; FDC Cover - Octopus on BRUV

Stamp issue: Gough Island Meteorological Station Part 1

Stamps celebrating the establishment of the Gough Island Meteorological Station, one of the world's most important long-term meteorological stations.
31-Aug-2026
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Stamp issue: 250th Anniversary of US Declaration of Independence

Stamps commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by the United States of America.
26-Jun-2026
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Withdrawal of 2023 Commemorative Stamps

The first three sets of stamps issued in 2023 are to be withdrawn at the end of June 2026.
19-May-2026
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Tristan da Cunha Postage Rates 2026

Table of postage rates from mail from Tristan da Cunha, effective from 1st May 2026.
3-Apr-2026
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Stamp issue: Scenes from Tristan da Cunha - Coast

Stamps featuring the coast of Tristan da Cunha.
16-Feb-2026
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