Royal Mail has issued a new set of stamps to mark the Commonwealth Games being held in Birmingham later this month. The eight stamps, designed by artist Charis Tsevis, feature illustrations of athletes competing in sports and para sports including diving, boxing, para table tennis and para powerlifting.
Royal Mail said it collaborated closely with Birmingham 2022 on all elements of the stamps and associated product range. It has previously commemorated the British Empire Games 1925, Cardiff 1958, Edinburgh 1970, Edinburgh 1986, Manchester 2002 and most recently, Glasgow 2014, with special stamps as lasting souvenirs of the event for collectors and fans.
David Gold, director of external affairs and policy at Royal Mail, said: “Royal Mail is delighted to be issuing these special stamps for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. [It] is one of the biggest multi-sport competitions in the world and it’s fantastic to have the event take place in the UK. These colourful special stamps will be our lasting reminder of the occasion.”
